Grammar schools in High Peak
There are no grammar schools in High Peak.
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 High Peak admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Saint Ambrose College, about 14.2 miles away in Trafford. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to High Peak
Straight-line distance from the centre of High Peak — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 14.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 14.6 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 14.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 15.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 15.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 15.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in High Peak
High Peak has 15 open schools. Browse all High Peak schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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