Grammar schools in Bristol
There are no grammar schools in Bristol.
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 Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, City of, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is not among them, so every state secondary in Bristol admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Marling School, about 24.0 miles away in Gloucestershire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Bristol
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bristol — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marling School | Stroud | 24.0 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Stroud High School | Stroud | 24.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Crypt School | Gloucester | 29.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Ribston Hall High School | Gloucester | 29.7 miles | Girls | Good |
| Denmark Road High School | Gloucester | 31.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Gloucester | 32.1 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Bristol
Bristol has 304 open schools. Browse all Bristol schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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