Grammar schools in Cornwall
There are no grammar schools in Cornwall.
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 — Cornwall is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Devonport High School for Boys, about 33.3 miles away in Plymouth. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Cornwall
Straight-line distance from the centre of Cornwall — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys | Plymouth | 33.3 miles | Boys | Good |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | 33.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | 34.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 59.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 60.5 miles | Boys | Good |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 60.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Cornwall
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