Grammar schools in Hope Valley
There are no grammar schools in Hope Valley.
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 Hope Valley admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Saint Ambrose College, about 25.4 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 Hope Valley
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hope Valley — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 25.4 miles | Boys | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 25.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 25.9 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 26.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 26.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 27.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Hope Valley
Hope Valley has 12 open schools. Browse all Hope Valley schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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