Grammar schools in Ivybridge
There are no grammar schools in Ivybridge.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Devon has 1 of them, but not one in Ivybridge itself — so every state secondary in Ivybridge admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Plymouth High School for Girls, about 9.7 miles away in Plymouth. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Devon
Devon has 1 grammar school, but not one in Ivybridge itself.
- Colyton Grammar School — Colyton
Nearest grammar schools to Ivybridge
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ivybridge — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | 9.7 miles | Girls | Good |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | 10.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Plymouth | 10.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 15.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 17.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 17.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Ivybridge
Ivybridge has 9 open schools. Browse all Ivybridge schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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