Grammar schools in Attleborough
There are no grammar schools in Attleborough.
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, and Norfolk is not one of them, so every state secondary in Attleborough admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Colchester Royal Grammar School, about 43.7 miles away in Essex. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Attleborough
Straight-line distance from the centre of Attleborough — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | 43.7 miles | Boys | Inadequate |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | 43.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Spalding High School | Spalding | 50.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Spalding Grammar School | Spalding | 51.3 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skegness Grammar School | Skegness | 51.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Boston Grammar School | Boston | 52.8 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Attleborough
Attleborough has 8 open schools. Browse all Attleborough schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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