Best secondary schools in Droylsden (2026)
Droylsden has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Fairfield High School for Girls, in the top 15% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 50.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Droylsden has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 15% in England |
Fairfield High School for Girls Droylsden · Girls |
54.9 | 52.7 | 58% | Good | |
2 Top 28% in England |
Laurus Ryecroft Droylsden |
51.2 | 51.6 | 50% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 40% in England |
Droylsden Academy Droylsden |
47.7 | 47.7 | 49% | No rating |
Other towns in Greater Manchester
- Altrincham
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Bolton
- Bury
- Cheadle Hulme
- Eccles (Salford)
- Manchester
- Middleton (Rochdale)
- Oldham
- Orrell
- Prestwich
- Rochdale
- Royton
- Salford
- Stockport
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Wigan
- Wythenshawe
Also see
Questions
What is the best secondary school in Droylsden?
On exam results over the last three years, Fairfield High School for Girls is the top-ranked secondary school in Droylsden, in the top 15% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.