Grammar schools in Chester
There are no grammar schools in Chester.
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 Cheshire West and Chester is not one of them, so every state secondary in Chester admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Wirral Grammar School for Boys, about 12.3 miles away in Wirral. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Chester
Straight-line distance from the centre of Chester — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Wirral | 12.3 miles | Boys | Good |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Wirral | 12.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 14.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| St Anselm's College | Prenton | 15.5 miles | Boys | Good |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Wirral | 16.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Calday Grange Grammar School | Wirral | 17.1 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Chester
Chester has 53 open schools. Browse all Chester schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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