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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ware Area

Ware secondary schools deliver strong results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 9/10, Elite band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Presdales School, St Edmund's College, and The Chauncy School serve this historic market town in Hertfordshire. With just 3 secondary schools, families across Ware, Great Amwell, and surrounding villages benefit from a close-knit educational community with strong local ties and excellent transport links to London via Ware station (45 minutes to Liverpool Street). Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Ware

Top schools in Ware

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Presdales School
Ware
St Edmund's College
Old Hall Green
The Chauncy School
Ware