Grammar schools in Bedford
There are no grammar schools in Bedford.
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 — Bedford is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Royal Latin School, about 23.9 miles away in Buckinghamshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Bedford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bedford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Latin School | Buckingham | 23.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Aylesbury | 26.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Aylesbury High School | Aylesbury | 26.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Aylesbury | 27.3 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Chesham Grammar School | Chesham | 30.7 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | Amersham | 32.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Bedford
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