Grammar schools in Faringdon
There are no grammar schools in Faringdon.
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 Oxfordshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Faringdon admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Kendrick School, about 28.8 miles away in Reading. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Faringdon
Straight-line distance from the centre of Faringdon — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Reading | 28.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Reading School | Reading | 29.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Stroud High School | Stroud | 29.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Marling School | Stroud | 29.8 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Pate's Grammar School | Cheltenham | 30.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Gloucester | 31.9 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Faringdon
Faringdon has 8 open schools. Browse all Faringdon schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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