Grammar schools in Burton-on-Trent
There are no grammar schools in Burton-on-Trent.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 46 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Derbyshire and Staffordshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Burton-on-Trent admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, about 17.5 miles away in Birmingham. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Burton-on-Trent
Straight-line distance from the centre of Burton-on-Trent — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School | Sutton Coldfield | 17.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | Sutton Coldfield | 18.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Queen Mary's High School | Walsall | 19.8 miles | Girls | — |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Walsall | 20.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Birmingham | 22.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Birmingham | 23.5 miles | Girls | Not judged |
Published admissions priorities
These are extracts from school-specific arrangements for the entry years shown, in priority order. They are not the full policy or a prediction of an offer. Check the linked arrangement for test eligibility, deadlines and all remaining priorities.
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked after, previously looked after and internationally adopted children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score (published source)
- Up to 38 places: Pupil Premium children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score (published source)
- All other children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score; distance only breaks a tie (published source)
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls — 2026 entry
- Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score (published source)
- Up to 36 places: Pupil Premium children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score (published source)
- All other children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score; distance only breaks a tie (published source)
Queen Mary's High School — 2026 entry
- Looked After/Previously Looked After girls achieving the minimum qualifying score, by rank order (published source)
- Up to 30% of places (45 of PAN 150): Pupil Premium girls achieving the qualifying score — (B1) Walsall state-primary pupils first, then (B2) others, both by rank order (published source)
- Other girls achieving the qualifying score, by rank order, until PAN is reached (published source)
Queen Mary's Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked After/Previously Looked After boys achieving the qualifying score, by rank order (published source)
- Up to 30% of places (54 of PAN 180): Pupil Premium boys achieving the qualifying score — (B1) Walsall state-primary pupils first, then (B2) others, both by rank order (published source)
- Other boys achieving the qualifying score, by rank order, until PAN is reached (published source)
King Edward VI Aston School — 2026 entry
- Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score, then distance (published source)
- Pupil Premium children who reach the qualifying score and live in the catchment area — ranked by distance (published source)
- Pupil Premium children outside the catchment who reach the qualifying score, until 25% of places have gone to Pupil Premium children — ranked by score (published source)
King Edward VI Handsworth School — 2026 entry
- Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying score — ranked by score, then distance (published source)
- Pupil Premium children who reach the qualifying score and live in the catchment area — ranked by distance (published source)
- Pupil Premium children outside the catchment who reach the qualifying score, until 25% of places have gone to Pupil Premium children — ranked by score (published source)
Schools in Burton-on-Trent
Burton-on-Trent has 42 open schools. Browse all Burton-on-Trent schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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