Grammar schools in Kensington and Chelsea
There are no grammar schools in Kensington and Chelsea.
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 — Kensington and Chelsea 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 5.4 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 Kensington and Chelsea
Straight-line distance from the centre of Kensington and Chelsea — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 5.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Tiffin Girls' School | Kingston upon Thames | 7.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 7.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Tiffin School | Kingston upon Thames | 7.8 miles | Boys | Good |
| Wallington County Grammar School | Wallington | 9.4 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sutton Grammar School | Sutton | 9.5 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Kensington and Chelsea
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