Grammar schools in Southampton
There are no grammar schools in Southampton.
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 — Southampton 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 16.6 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 Southampton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Southampton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School | Newport | 16.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 20.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 20.7 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 23.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 23.4 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 27.9 miles | Boys | Not judged |
Schools in Southampton
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