Grammar schools in Wigan
There are no grammar schools in Wigan.
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 — Wigan is one of the majority that does not, so local state secondaries admit without a selective test.
The nearest is Urmston Grammar Academy, about 10.7 miles away in Trafford. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Wigan
Straight-line distance from the centre of Wigan — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 10.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 13.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 13.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 13.5 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 13.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 14.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Wigan
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