2026 Best Secondary Schools in St. Helens Area

Schools in the St. Helens built-up area. St. Helens secondary schools deliver consistent results across a diverse range of communities, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.5/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The Sutton Academy, St Cuthbert's Catholic High School, and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy are among the highest-performing options, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 40 compared to England's 39. With 5 schools serving the borough, families in Rainford, Eccleston, Sutton, and Newton-le-Willows have access to well-established local schools with strong community ties between Liverpool and Manchester. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.