Grammar schools in Northumberland
There are no grammar schools in Northumberland.
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 — Northumberland is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, about 52.9 miles away in Westmorland and Furness. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Northumberland
Straight-line distance from the centre of Northumberland — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 52.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 73.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 85.0 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 85.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Lancaster | 88.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Lancaster | 88.6 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Northumberland
Northumberland has open schools. Browse all Northumberland schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT