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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Winchester Area

Schools in the Winchester built-up area. Winchester secondary schools deliver exceptional results, with an average Attainment 8 score of 51, well above England's 39. Winchester College, St Swithun's School, and The Westgate School are among the options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.3/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 5 secondary schools serving the historic cathedral city, families across St Cross, Fulflood, and Winnall benefit from strong academic standards, with an average EBacc APS score of 4 compared to England's 4%. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Winchester

Key Performance Metrics for Winchester

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

Winchester85%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Winchester50.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Winchester33%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Winchester4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Winchester8.3/10

England7.4/10

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

Winchester

85%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Winchester

50.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Winchester

33%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Winchester

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Winchester

8.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Winchester

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