Grammar schools in Thurrock
There are no grammar schools in Thurrock.
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 — Thurrock is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend, about 4.3 miles away in Kent. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Thurrock
Straight-line distance from the centre of Thurrock — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Gravesend | 4.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Gravesend Grammar School | Gravesend | 4.5 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Dartford Grammar School | Dartford | 6.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Dartford | 7.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Dartford | 7.9 miles | Girls | Good |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Dartford | 7.9 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Thurrock
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