Grammar schools in Knottingley
There are no grammar schools in Knottingley.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. North Yorkshire and Wakefield have 3 of them, but none in Knottingley itself — so every state secondary in Knottingley admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Heckmondwike Grammar School, about 16.7 miles away in Kirklees. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in North Yorkshire and Wakefield
North Yorkshire and Wakefield have 3 grammar schools, but none in Knottingley itself.
- Ermysted's Grammar School — Skipton
- Ripon Grammar School — Ripon
- Skipton Girls' High School — Skipton
Nearest grammar schools to Knottingley
Straight-line distance from the centre of Knottingley — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 16.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Crossley Heath School | Halifax | 25.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 25.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Gainsborough | 28.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 31.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 35.6 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Knottingley
Knottingley has 8 open schools. Browse all Knottingley schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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