Grammar schools in Leicester
There are no grammar schools in Leicester.
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 — Leicester is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Lawrence Sheriff School, about 19.1 miles away in Warwickshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Leicester
Straight-line distance from the centre of Leicester — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | 19.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | 20.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 27.8 miles | Boys | Good |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Grantham | 27.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School | Sutton Coldfield | 29.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | Sutton Coldfield | 30.3 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Leicester
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