Grammar schools in Dronfield
There are no grammar schools in Dronfield.
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 Derbyshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Dronfield admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Heckmondwike Grammar School, about 29.4 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 Dronfield
Straight-line distance from the centre of Dronfield — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 29.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 29.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 33.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 35.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 35.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 35.6 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Dronfield
Dronfield has 14 open schools. Browse all Dronfield schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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