Grammar schools in Congleton
There are no grammar schools in Congleton.
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 East is not one of them, so every state secondary in Congleton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is St Joseph's College, about 12.2 miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Congleton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Congleton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | Stoke-on-Trent | 12.2 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 14.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 15.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 16.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 16.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 18.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Congleton
Congleton has 11 open schools. Browse all Congleton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT