Grammar schools in Stirling
There are no grammar schools in Stirling.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 46 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any — Stirling is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Larne Grammar School, about 112.5 miles away in Mid and East Antrim. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Stirling
Straight-line distance from the centre of Stirling — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larne Grammar School | LARNE | 112.5 miles | — | — |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 114.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Carrickfergus Grammar School | CARRICKFERGUS | 119.1 miles | — | — |
| Glenlola Collegiate | BANGOR | 120.3 miles | — | — |
| Bangor Grammar School | BANGOR | 120.6 miles | — | — |
| Dalriada School | BALLYMONEY | 121.0 miles | — | — |
Published admissions priorities
These are extracts from school-specific arrangements for the entry years shown, in priority order. They are not the full policy or a prediction of an offer. Check the linked arrangement for test eligibility, deadlines and all remaining priorities.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith — 2026 entry
- Looked After/Previously Looked After Children (incl. state care outside England) (published source)
- Current Family Association: sibling attending the school at time of admission (published source)
- Up to 10 places (2 per form group, PAN 160): Pupil Premium/Service Premium students (published source)
Schools in Stirling
Stirling has 49 open schools. Browse all Stirling schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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