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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Winchester Council Area

Schools across the Winchester council area. Explore 8 secondary schools in Winchester Council Area. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Winchester College, St Swithun's School, and The Westgate School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Winchester Council Area

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

Winchester Council Area85%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Winchester Council Area50.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Winchester Council Area31%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Winchester Council Area4.2

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Winchester Council Area7.7/10

England7.4/10

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

Winchester Council Area

85%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Winchester Council Area

50.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Winchester Council Area

31%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Winchester Council Area

4.2vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Winchester Council Area

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Winchester Council Area

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Winchester College
Winchester City Centre
St Swithun's School
Winchester
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The Westgate School
Badger Farm
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Kings' School
Badger Farm
Henry Beaufort School
Harestock
Swanmore College
Swanmore
Perins School
Alresford
Brockwood Park School
Bramdean