Grammar schools in Hereford
There are no grammar schools in Hereford.
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 Herefordshire, County of is not one of them, so every state secondary in Hereford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Denmark Road High School, about 25.5 miles away in Gloucestershire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Hereford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hereford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School | Gloucester | 25.5 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Crypt School | Gloucester | 26.2 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Ribston Hall High School | Gloucester | 26.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Gloucester | 26.6 miles | Boys | Good |
| Pate's Grammar School | Cheltenham | 29.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Marling School | Stroud | 30.9 miles | Boys | Not judged |
Schools in Hereford
Hereford has 60 open schools. Browse all Hereford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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