Grammar schools in City of London
There are no grammar schools in City of London.
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 — City of London is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is The Henrietta Barnett School, about 6.2 miles away in Barnet. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to City of London
Straight-line distance from the centre of City of London — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 6.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Latymer School | London | 7.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 7.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 7.9 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ilford County High School | Ilford | 8.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Bexley Grammar School | Welling | 9.4 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in City of London
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