Grammar schools in Rotherham
There are no grammar schools in Rotherham.
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 — Rotherham is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, about 22.1 miles away in Lincolnshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Rotherham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Rotherham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 22.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 24.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 30.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 32.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 40.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Caistor Grammar School | Market Rasen | 41.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Rotherham
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