Grammar schools in Houghton le Spring
There are no grammar schools in Houghton le Spring.
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 County Durham and Sunderland is not among them, so every state secondary in Houghton le Spring admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Ripon Grammar School, about 48.5 miles away in North Yorkshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Houghton le Spring
Straight-line distance from the centre of Houghton le Spring — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 48.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 52.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 64.4 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 64.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Lancaster | 76.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | 76.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Houghton le Spring
Houghton le Spring has 22 open schools. Browse all Houghton le Spring schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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