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Are all Rossendale Council Area neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Rossendale Council Area

Schools across the Rossendale council area. Explore 6 secondary schools in Rossendale Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Whitworth Community High School, Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, and Alder Grange School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Rossendale Council Area

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

Rossendale Council Area62%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rossendale Council Area45.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rossendale Council Area31%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rossendale Council Area4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rossendale Council Area5.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Rossendale Council Area

62%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Rossendale Council Area

45.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Rossendale Council Area

31%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Rossendale Council Area

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Rossendale Council Area

5.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Rossendale Council Area

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