Grammar schools in Sefton
There are no grammar schools in Sefton.
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 — Sefton is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is St Anselm's College, about 10.2 miles away in Wirral. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Sefton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Sefton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's College | Prenton | 10.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 10.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Wirral | 11.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Wirral | 12.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Wirral | 12.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| West Kirby Grammar School | Wirral | 13.4 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Sefton
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