Best secondary schools in Eccles (Salford) (2026)
Eccles (Salford) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Patrick's RC High School, in the top 27% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 48.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Eccles (Salford) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 27% in England |
St Patrick's RC High School Eccles (Salford) · Roman Catholic |
51.5 | 53.8 | 56% | Report card | |
2 Bottom 49% in England |
Salford City Academy Eccles (Salford) · Christian |
45.4 | 46.1 | 42% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 37% in England |
Ellesmere Park High School Eccles (Salford) |
43.7 | 45.8 | 43% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Eccles (Salford)?
On exam results over the last three years, St Patrick's RC High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Eccles (Salford), in the top 27% 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.