Grammar schools in Buxton
There are no grammar schools in Buxton.
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 Derbyshire and Staffordshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Buxton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Saint Ambrose College, about 20.9 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 Buxton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Buxton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 20.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 22.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| St Joseph's College | Stoke-on-Trent | 22.3 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 22.3 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 22.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 22.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Buxton
Buxton has 23 open schools. Browse all Buxton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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