Grammar schools in Hertford
There are no grammar schools in Hertford.
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 Hertford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, about 11.2 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 Hertford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hertford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 11.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| The Latymer School | London | 11.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 13.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 13.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 15.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ilford County High School | Ilford | 15.8 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Hertford
Hertford has 22 open schools. Browse all Hertford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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