Grammar schools in Cambridge
There are no grammar schools in Cambridge.
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 Cambridgeshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Cambridge admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Chelmsford County High School for Girls, about 34.9 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 Cambridge
Straight-line distance from the centre of Cambridge — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Chelmsford | 34.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | 35.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | 38.6 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | 38.9 miles | Boys | Inadequate |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 40.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| The Latymer School | London | 40.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Cambridge
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