Grammar schools in England: all 163, by council
The state-funded secondary schools whose admissions policy on the Department for Education's register is selective. A grammar school admits by its entrance test first and by its oversubscription criteria second, so where a council publishes how far the last place went, that distance applies after the pass mark. The tests come from a handful of bodies, and their own free familiarisation papers are linked below; we set no tests of our own.
163Grammar schoolsState-funded, selective, on the DfE register.
35Councils with oneKent has 32; most councils have none.
25With a published distanceThe last place offered, from the council's own admissions data.
How selection works, and what the address decides
In most areas a child sits the test in September of Year 6, after registering in the summer term before; results arrive in October and the secondary application closes on 31 October. A pass makes a child eligible, not admitted: schools with more eligible applicants than places rank them by their published criteria, which range from test score alone to priority areas and distance. Where a school here shows a last distance offered, that is the figure the council published for the most recent round, and it tells you whether a house closer to the school mattered. Registration windows and test dates are set each year by the council or the school, so check the school's own admissions page before relying on a date.
The official familiarisation papers
- GL Assessment 11+ familiarisation materials: GL Assessment sets the 11+ for most consortia and councils; its free familiarisation papers cover verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and maths.
- CSSE, the Consortium for Selective Schools in Essex: The 11+ for the Essex and Southend grammar schools, with free familiarisation papers on the examination page.
- The Kent Test, Kent County Council: Kent's own test for its 32 grammar schools, with the familiarisation booklet, registration dates and how places are then offered.
Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in late 2024; a school inspected since then carries a report card instead, and an older grade shown here is its last graded inspection.
Kent 32 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School | Canterbury | Good | Not published | School site |
| Borden Grammar School (Boys) | Sittingbourne | Good | Not published | School site |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | Ramsgate | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Cranbrook School | Cranbrook | Good | Not published | School site |
| Dane Court Grammar School | Broadstairs | Good | Not published | School site |
| Dartford Grammar School (Boys) | Dartford | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Dartford | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Dover | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Dover | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Gravesend Grammar School (Boys) | Gravesend | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Highsted Grammar School (Girls) | Sittingbourne | Good | Not published | School site |
| Highworth Grammar School (Girls) | Ashford | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Invicta Grammar School (Girls) | Maidstone | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Maidstone Grammar School (Boys) | Maidstone | Ungraded inspection, November 2024: standards maintained | Not published | School site |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Maidstone | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (Girls) | Gravesend | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School (Boys) | Maidstone | Good | Not published | School site |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | Faversham | Good | Not published | School site |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School (Girls) | Canterbury | Good | Not published | School site |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Canterbury | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Sandwich | Good | Not published | School site |
| The Folkestone School for Girls (Girls) | Folkestone | Good | Not published | School site |
| The Harvey Grammar School (Boys) | Folkestone | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| The Judd School (Boys) | Tonbridge | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| The Norton Knatchbull School (Boys) | Ashford | Good | Not published | School site |
| The Skinners' School (Boys) | Tunbridge Wells | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Tonbridge Grammar School (Girls) | Tonbridge | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School (Girls) | Tunbridge Wells | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Tunbridge Wells | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School (Girls) | Tonbridge | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Dartford | Good | Not published | School site |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Dartford | Good | Not published | School site |
Lincolnshire 15 schools
Buckinghamshire 13 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Grammar School (Boys) | Aylesbury | Outstanding | 1.306 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Aylesbury High School (Girls) | Aylesbury | Outstanding | 0.804 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Beaconsfield High School (Girls) | Beaconsfield | Outstanding | 7.715 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Burnham Grammar School | Slough | Good | 0.237 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Chesham Grammar School | Chesham | Not rated | 4.9 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School (Boys) | Amersham | Outstanding | 0.141 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Dr Challoner's High School (Girls) | Amersham | Outstanding | 0.242 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| John Hampden Grammar School (Boys) | High Wycombe | Outstanding | 1.372 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Royal Latin School | Buckingham | Good | 0.336 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Aylesbury | Outstanding | 0.413 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Marlow | Outstanding | 1.36 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (Boys) | High Wycombe | Good | 0.089 mi (2026/27) | School site |
| Wycombe High School (Girls) | High Wycombe | Outstanding | 11.251 mi (2026/27) | School site |
Birmingham 8 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Boys) | Sutton Coldfield | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Aston School (Boys) | Birmingham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (Boys) | Birmingham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (Girls) | Birmingham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Birmingham | Good | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Birmingham | Good | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School (Girls) | Birmingham | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Sutton Coldfield | Good | Not published | School site |
Gloucestershire 7 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School (Girls) | Gloucester | Report card | 542.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| Marling School (Boys) | Stroud | Not rated | 413.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| Pate's Grammar School | Cheltenham | Outstanding | 324.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| Ribston Hall High School (Girls) | Gloucester | Report card | 478.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School (Boys) | Gloucester | Report card | 457.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| Stroud High School (Girls) | Stroud | Outstanding | 414.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
| The Crypt School | Gloucester | Outstanding | 733.0 mi (2024/25) | School site |
Trafford 7 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Altrincham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Altrincham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Loreto Grammar School (Girls) | Altrincham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Saint Ambrose College (Boys) | Altrincham | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | Good | Not published | School site |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | Good | Not published | School site |
Medway 6 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar (Girls) | Chatham | Good | Not published | School site |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School (Girls) | Chatham | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Holcombe Grammar School (Boys) | Chatham | Good | Not published | School site |
| Rainham Mark Grammar School | Gillingham | Good | Not published | School site |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (Boys) | Rochester | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| The Rochester Grammar School (Girls) | Rochester | Good | Not published | School site |
Wirral 6 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calday Grange Grammar School (Boys) | Wirral | Ungraded inspection, February 2025: standards maintained | Not published | School site |
| St Anselm's College (Boys) | Prenton | Ungraded inspection, May 2025: standards maintained | Not published | School site |
| Upton Hall School FCJ (Girls) | Wirral | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| West Kirby Grammar School (Girls) | Wirral | Good | Not published | School site |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys (Boys) | Wirral | Good | Not published | School site |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls (Girls) | Wirral | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Sutton 5 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch High School for Girls (Girls) | Sutton | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Sutton Grammar School (Boys) | Sutton | Good | Not published | School site |
| Wallington County Grammar School (Boys) | Wallington | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Wallington High School for Girls (Girls) | Wallington | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Wilson's School (Boys) | Wallington | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Warwickshire 5 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester Grammar School | Alcester | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI School (Boys) | Stratford-upon-Avon | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Lawrence Sheriff School (Boys) | Rugby | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Rugby High School (Girls) | Rugby | Good | Not published | School site |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School (Girls) | Stratford-upon-Avon | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Bexley 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Grammar School (Boys) | Bexley | Good | 6.068 mi (varies) | School site |
| Bexley Grammar School | Welling | Outstanding | 1.92 mi (varies) | School site |
| Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School | Sidcup | Good | 3.914 mi (varies) | School site |
| Townley Grammar School (Girls) | Bexleyheath | Outstanding | 6.267 mi (varies) | School site |
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School (Boys) | Bournemouth | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Bournemouth School for Girls (Girls) | Bournemouth | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Parkstone Grammar School (Girls) | Poole | Not rated | Not published | School site |
| Poole Grammar School (Boys) | Poole | Not rated | Not published | School site |
Essex 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls (Girls) | Chelmsford | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Colchester County High School for Girls (Girls) | Colchester | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School (Boys) | Colchester | Report card | Not published | School site |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | Report card | Not published | School site |
Lancashire 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Rossendale | Inadequate | Not published | School site |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Girls) | Lancaster | Good | Not published | School site |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Lancaster | Good | Not published | School site |
Slough 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herschel Grammar School | Slough | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Langley Grammar School | Langley | Report card | Not published | School site |
| St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School | Slough | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Upton Court Grammar School | Slough | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Southend-on-Sea 4 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys (Boys) | Southend-on-Sea | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Southend High School for Girls (Girls) | Southend-on-Sea | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy (Boys) | Westcliff-on-Sea | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Westcliff High School for Girls (Girls) | Westcliff-on-Sea | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Barnet 3 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (Boys) | Barnet | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (Girls) | London | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| The Henrietta Barnett School (Girls) | London | Good | Not published | School site |
North Yorkshire 3 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ermysted's Grammar School (Boys) | Skipton | Good | Not published | School site |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | Good | 9.864 mi (2025/26) | School site |
| Skipton Girls' High School (Girls) | Skipton | Good | Not published | School site |
Plymouth 3 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys (Boys) | Plymouth | Good | Not published | School site |
| Devonport High School for Girls (Girls) | Plymouth | Good | Not published | School site |
| Plymouth High School for Girls (Girls) | Plymouth | Good | Not published | School site |
Torbay 3 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | Good | Not published | School site |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School (Boys) | Torquay | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School (Girls) | Torquay | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Bromley 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School (Girls) | Orpington | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (Boys) | Orpington | Not rated | Not published | School site |
Calderdale 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | Good | Not published | School site |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | Good | Not published | School site |
Kingston upon Thames 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiffin Girls' School (Girls) | Kingston upon Thames | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Tiffin School (Boys) | Kingston upon Thames | Good | Not published | School site |
Reading 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School (Girls) | Reading | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Reading School (Boys) | Reading | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Redbridge 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School (Boys) | Ilford | Report card | Not published | School site |
| Woodford County High School (Girls) | Woodford Green | Good | Not published | School site |
Telford and Wrekin 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Adams | Newport | Good | Not published | School site |
| Newport Girls' High School Academy (Girls) | Newport | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Walsall 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary's Grammar School (Boys) | Walsall | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| Queen Mary's High School (Girls) | Walsall | Report card | Not published | School site |
Wiltshire 2 schools
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School (Boys) | Salisbury | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
| South Wilts Grammar School (Girls) | Salisbury | Good | Not published | School site |
Devon 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School | Colyton | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Enfield 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latymer School | London | Report card | Not published | School site |
Kirklees 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | Good | Not published | School site |
Liverpool 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | Good | Not published | School site |
Stoke-on-Trent 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | Stoke-on-Trent | Not rated | Not published | School site |
Westmorland and Furness 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | Good | Not published | School site |
Wolverhampton 1 school
| School | Town | Ofsted | Last distance offered | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Girls' High School (Girls) | Wolverhampton | Outstanding | Not published | School site |
Sources: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools (admissions policy, type, phase); Ofsted inspection outcomes; each council's published admission distances as collected on this site. A school missing here is not on the register as selective; tell us if you know otherwise.