Grammar schools in Knutsford
There are no grammar schools in Knutsford.
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 Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester is not among them, so every state secondary in Knutsford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Saint Ambrose College, about 5.2 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 Knutsford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Knutsford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 5.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 5.3 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 5.6 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 6.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 8.4 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 10.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Knutsford
Knutsford has 10 open schools. Browse all Knutsford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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