Grammar schools in Oldham
There are no grammar schools in Oldham.
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 — Oldham is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Stretford Grammar School, about 10.4 miles away in Trafford. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Oldham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Oldham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 10.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Rossendale | 11.9 miles | Mixed | Inadequate |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 12.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 12.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 14.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 14.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Oldham
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