Grammar schools in Portsmouth
There are no grammar schools in Portsmouth.
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 — Portsmouth is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is St George's School, about 12.8 miles away in Isle of Wight. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Portsmouth
Straight-line distance from the centre of Portsmouth — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School | Newport | 12.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 34.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 34.6 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 35.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 36.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 39.8 miles | Boys | Not judged |
Schools in Portsmouth
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