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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Purley Area

Schools whose postal address is in Purley, London. Explore 3 secondary schools in Purley. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Riddlesdown Collegiate, The John Fisher School, and Thomas More Catholic School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Purley

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Purley49.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Purley50%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Purley4.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Purley8.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Purley

49.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Purley

50%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Purley

4.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Purley

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Purley

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

Riddlesdown Collegiate
Riddlesdown
The John Fisher School
Purley
Thomas More Catholic School
Purley