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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Uttlesford Area

Schools across the Uttlesford council area. Explore 5 secondary schools in Uttlesford. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Saffron Walden County High School, Felsted School, and Helena Romanes School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Uttlesford

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

Uttlesford43%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Uttlesford45.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Uttlesford36%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Uttlesford4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Uttlesford7.9/10

England7.4/10

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

Uttlesford

43%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Uttlesford

45.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Uttlesford

36%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Uttlesford

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Uttlesford

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Uttlesford

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