Grammar schools in Derbyshire
There are no grammar schools in Derbyshire.
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 — Derbyshire is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is St Joseph's College, about 29.8 miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Derbyshire
Straight-line distance from the centre of Derbyshire — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | Stoke-on-Trent | 29.8 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 36.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 37.5 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 38.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 38.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 39.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Derbyshire
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