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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ribble Valley Area

Schools across Ribble Valley district. Explore 8 secondary schools in Ribble Valley. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Stonyhurst College, and St Cecilia's RC High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Ribble Valley

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ribble Valley54%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ribble Valley48.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ribble Valley29%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ribble Valley4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ribble Valley7.4/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Ribble Valley

54%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Ribble Valley

48.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Ribble Valley

29%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Ribble Valley

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Ribble Valley

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Ribble Valley

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