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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Tendring Area

Schools across Tendring district. Explore 6 secondary schools in Tendring. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Manningtree High School, Clacton County High School, and Lift Tendring. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Tendring

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Tendring39.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Tendring22%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Tendring3.3

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Tendring6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Tendring

39.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Tendring

22%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Tendring

3.3vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Tendring

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Tendring

Showing 1-6 of 6 schools

Manningtree High School
Lawford
Clacton County High School
Clacton-on-Sea
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Lift Tendring
Frinton-on-Sea
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Lift Clacton
Little Clacton
Colne Community School
Brightlingsea
Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Dovercourt