Grammar schools in Leicestershire
There are no grammar schools in Leicestershire.
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 — Leicestershire is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Lawrence Sheriff School, about 20.1 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 Leicestershire
Straight-line distance from the centre of Leicestershire — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | 20.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | 21.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School | Sutton Coldfield | 27.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | Sutton Coldfield | 27.7 miles | Girls | Good |
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 29.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Grantham | 29.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Leicestershire
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