Grammar schools in Wakefield
There are no grammar schools in Wakefield.
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 — Wakefield is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Heckmondwike Grammar School, about 10.5 miles away in Kirklees. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Wakefield
Straight-line distance from the centre of Wakefield — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 10.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 18.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 19.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 31.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 31.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 32.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Wakefield
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