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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Stafford Council Area

Schools across the Stafford council area. Explore 9 secondary schools in Stafford Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are St Dominic's Priory School, Stafford Grammar School, and Sir Graham Balfour High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Stafford Council Area

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

Stafford Council Area40%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Stafford Council Area45.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Stafford Council Area27%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Stafford Council Area3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Stafford Council Area6.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Stafford Council Area

40%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Stafford Council Area

45.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Stafford Council Area

27%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Stafford Council Area

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Stafford Council Area

6.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Stafford Council Area

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