Grammar schools in Bolton
There are no grammar schools in Bolton.
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 — Bolton is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Urmston Grammar Academy, about 9.2 miles away in Trafford. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Bolton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bolton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 9.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 10.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Rossendale | 11.4 miles | Mixed | Inadequate |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 12.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 13.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 13.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Bolton
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