Grammar schools in Chippenham
There are no grammar schools in Chippenham.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Bristol, City of, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire have 2 of them, but none in Chippenham itself — so every state secondary in Chippenham admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Marling School, about 19.2 miles away in Gloucestershire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Bristol, City of, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Bristol, City of, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire have 2 grammar schools, but none in Chippenham itself.
- Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School — Salisbury
- South Wilts Grammar School — Salisbury
Nearest grammar schools to Chippenham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Chippenham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marling School | Stroud | 19.2 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Stroud High School | Stroud | 19.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Crypt School | Gloucester | 25.7 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Ribston Hall High School | Gloucester | 26.1 miles | Girls | Good |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Gloucester | 27.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Denmark Road High School | Gloucester | 27.9 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Chippenham
Chippenham has 30 open schools. Browse all Chippenham schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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