Best secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) (2026)
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Newport Girls' High School Academy, in the top 2% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 62.3, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Newport Girls' High School Academy Newport (Telford and Wrekin) · Grammar · Girls |
75.3 | 75.3 | 97% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 3% in England |
Haberdashers' Adams Newport (Telford and Wrekin) · Grammar |
72.2 | 71.8 | 95% | Good | |
3 Bottom 18% in England |
The Burton Borough School Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
39.7 | 39.7 | 30% | Requires improvement |
Questions
What is the best secondary school in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
On exam results over the last three years, Newport Girls' High School Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Newport (Telford and Wrekin), in the top 2% 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.