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Are all Rochford Council Area neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rochford Council Area

Schools across the Rochford council area. Explore 4 secondary schools in Rochford Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Lift Greensward, The King Edmund School, and The FitzWimarc School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Rochford Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rochford Council Area43.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rochford Council Area34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rochford Council Area3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rochford Council Area7.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rochford Council Area

43.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rochford Council Area

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rochford Council Area

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rochford Council Area

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Rochford Council Area

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