Grammar schools in Castleford
There are no grammar schools in Castleford.
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 Leeds and Wakefield is not among them, so every state secondary in Castleford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Heckmondwike Grammar School, about 13.4 miles away in Kirklees. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Castleford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Castleford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 13.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 21.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 22.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 29.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 31.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 32.2 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Castleford
Castleford has 18 open schools. Browse all Castleford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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