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2026 Best Secondary Schools in South Ribble Area

Schools across the South Ribble council area. Explore 11 secondary schools in South Ribble. The current top-ranked secondary schools are All Hallows Catholic High School, Penwortham Girls' High School, and Balshaw's Church of England High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for South Ribble

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Ribble46.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Ribble30%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Ribble4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Ribble7.7/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Ribble

46.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Ribble

30%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Ribble

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Ribble

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in South Ribble

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