Grammar schools in Loughborough
There are no grammar schools in Loughborough.
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 Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Loughborough admits without a selective test.
The nearest is The King's School, Grantham, about 25.7 miles away in Lincolnshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Loughborough
Straight-line distance from the centre of Loughborough — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 25.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Grantham | 25.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | 27.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | 29.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School | Sutton Coldfield | 29.3 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls | Sutton Coldfield | 30.1 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Loughborough
Loughborough has 52 open schools. Browse all Loughborough schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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