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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Test Valley Area

Schools across the Test Valley council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Test Valley. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Embley, Rookwood School, and The Romsey School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Test Valley

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Test Valley39.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Test Valley25%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Test Valley3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Test Valley7.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Test Valley

39.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Test Valley

25%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Test Valley

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Test Valley

7.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Test Valley

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Embley
Embley
Rookwood School
Weyhill
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ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
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The Romsey School
Romsey
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The Mountbatten School
Whitenap
Lift Winton
Winton
John Hanson Community School
Charlton
Harrow Way Community School
Harrow Way
Danebury School
Stockbridge