Grammar schools in Sandwell
There are no grammar schools in Sandwell.
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 — Sandwell is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, about 3.1 miles away in Birmingham. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Sandwell
Straight-line distance from the centre of Sandwell — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Birmingham | 3.1 miles | Boys | Good |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Birmingham | 3.6 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Walsall | 4.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Birmingham | 5.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Queen Mary's High School | Walsall | 5.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Birmingham | 5.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Sandwell
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