Grammar schools in Harpenden
There are no grammar schools in Harpenden.
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 Hertfordshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Harpenden admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, about 12.8 miles away in Barnet. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Harpenden
Straight-line distance from the centre of Harpenden — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 12.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Chesham Grammar School | Chesham | 13.1 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| Dr Challoner's High School | Amersham | 14.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | Amersham | 14.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 16.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Latymer School | London | 17.9 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Harpenden
Harpenden has 20 open schools. Browse all Harpenden schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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