Grammar schools in Blackpool
There are no grammar schools in Blackpool.
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 — Blackpool is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, about 18.1 miles away in Lancashire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Blackpool
Straight-line distance from the centre of Blackpool — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Lancaster | 18.1 miles | Girls | Good |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Lancaster | 18.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | 26.5 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| St Anselm's College | Prenton | 29.8 miles | Boys | Good |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 29.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Wirral | 30.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Blackpool
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