Best secondary schools in Fareham (2026)
Fareham has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Cams Hill School, in the top 21% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.1, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Fareham has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 21% in England |
Cams Hill School Fareham |
51.7 | 52.5 | 63% | Good | |
2 Bottom 31% in England |
The Henry Cort Community College Fareham |
41.8 | 44.2 | 43% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 25% in England |
Fareham Academy Fareham |
41.1 | 38.5 | 31% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Fareham?
On exam results over the last three years, Cams Hill School is the top-ranked secondary school in Fareham, in the top 21% 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.