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Are all West Lindsey neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in West Lindsey Area

Schools across West Lindsey district. Explore 8 secondary schools in West Lindsey. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Caistor Grammar School, The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, and Castles Education. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for West Lindsey

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

West Lindsey49%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Lindsey44.3

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Lindsey34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Lindsey3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Lindsey6.9/10

England7.4/10

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

West Lindsey

49%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

West Lindsey

44.3vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

West Lindsey

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

West Lindsey

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

West Lindsey

6.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in West Lindsey

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