Grammar schools in Hungerford
There are no grammar schools in Hungerford.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. West Berkshire and Wiltshire have 2 of them, but none in Hungerford itself — so every state secondary in Hungerford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Kendrick School, about 23.0 miles away in Reading. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in West Berkshire and Wiltshire
West Berkshire and Wiltshire have 2 grammar schools, but none in Hungerford itself.
- Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School — Salisbury
- South Wilts Grammar School — Salisbury
Nearest grammar schools to Hungerford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hungerford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Reading | 23.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Reading School | Reading | 23.4 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 27.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 28.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Marlow | 32.3 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| John Hampden Grammar School | High Wycombe | 34.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Published admissions priorities
These are extracts from school-specific arrangements for the entry years shown, in priority order. They are not the full policy or a prediction of an offer. Check the linked arrangement for test eligibility, deadlines and all remaining priorities.
Kendrick School — 2026 entry
- Looked after child or previously looked after child (lower qualifying score, 5 marks below standard threshold) (published source)
- In receipt of Pupil/Service Premium on 31 Aug, permanent home address within Priority Area 1 or 2 (lower qualifying score) (published source)
- Up to 75% of places (96 of 128): permanent home address within Priority Area 1 or 2, by rank order of score (published source)
Reading School — 2026 entry
- Category 1: (Previously) Looked After Children, with a score up to 5 marks below the eligible score (published source)
- Category 2: Pupil or Service Premium children living within the catchment area, score up to 5 marks below eligible score (published source)
- Category 3: Children within the catchment area with a demonstrated significant social or welfare need (written professional evidence required) (published source)
South Wilts Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked After/Previously Looked After Children (published source)
- Pupil Premium and/or Service Premium girls meeting the academic standard (published source)
- Girls in the School's catchment area, meeting the academic standard (published source)
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked After/Previously Looked After Children (published source)
- Pupil Premium boys (Ever-6 FSM) at the time of the entry exam (published source)
- Boys permanently resident in the School's designated area (map-defined) (published source)
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked after and previously looked after children scoring at least 110 (published source)
- Up to 20 places for Pupil Premium children in the catchment area scoring 110–120 — nearest first (published source)
- Pupil Premium children in the catchment area scoring 121+ (published source)
John Hampden Grammar School — 2026 entry
- Looked after and previously looked after boys (published source)
- 12 places for looked-after, Pupil Premium or Service Premium boys in the catchment area scoring 113–120 (published source)
- Other Pupil or Service Premium boys in the catchment area scoring 121+ (published source)
Schools in Hungerford
Hungerford has 8 open schools. Browse all Hungerford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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