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2026 Best Secondary Schools in West Lancashire Area

Schools across West Lancashire district. Explore 10 secondary schools in West Lancashire. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Scarisbrick Hall School, St Bede's Catholic High School, and Maharishi Free School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

All schools in West Lancashire

Key Performance Metrics for West Lancashire

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

West Lancashire41%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Lancashire41.7

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Lancashire31%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Lancashire3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Lancashire7.0/10

England7.4/10

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

West Lancashire

41%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Lancashire

41.7vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Lancashire

31%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Lancashire

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Lancashire

7.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in West Lancashire

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