Grammar schools in Barnsley
There are no grammar schools in Barnsley.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any — Barnsley is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Heckmondwike Grammar School, about 14.1 miles away in Kirklees. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Barnsley
Straight-line distance from the centre of Barnsley — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 14.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 20.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 22.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 29.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Rossendale | 33.8 miles | Mixed | Inadequate |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 35.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Barnsley
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