Grammar schools in Borehamwood
There are no grammar schools in Borehamwood.
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 Hertfordshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Borehamwood admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, about 2.5 miles away in Barnet. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Borehamwood
Straight-line distance from the centre of Borehamwood — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 2.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 5.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 6.5 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Latymer School | London | 8.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Dr Challoner's High School | Amersham | 12.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 12.9 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Borehamwood
Borehamwood has 14 open schools. Browse all Borehamwood schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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