Grammar schools in Leigh
There are no grammar schools in Leigh.
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 Wigan is not one of them, so every state secondary in Leigh admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Urmston Grammar Academy, about 7.3 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 Leigh
Straight-line distance from the centre of Leigh — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 7.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 9.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 10.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 10.1 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 10.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 10.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Leigh
Leigh has 18 open schools. Browse all Leigh schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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