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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Prestwich Area

Schools in the Prestwich built-up area. Explore 3 secondary schools in Prestwich. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Monica's RC High School, The Heys School, and Manchester Mesivta School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Prestwich

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Prestwich41.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Prestwich24%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Prestwich3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Prestwich6.3/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Prestwich

41.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Prestwich

24%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Prestwich

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Prestwich

6.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Prestwich

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

St Monica's RC High School
Prestwich
The Heys School
Prestwich
Manchester Mesivta School
Prestwich