Grammar schools in Loughton
There are no grammar schools in Loughton.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Essex has 4 of them, but none in Loughton itself — so every state secondary in Loughton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Woodford County High School, about 3.6 miles away in Redbridge. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Essex
Essex has 4 grammar schools, but none in Loughton itself.
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls — Chelmsford
- Colchester County High School for Girls — Colchester
- Colchester Royal Grammar School — Colchester
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford — Chelmsford
Nearest grammar schools to Loughton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Loughton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 3.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ilford County High School | Ilford | 4.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| The Latymer School | London | 6.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 10.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 12.0 miles | Girls | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 12.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Loughton
Loughton has 13 open schools. Browse all Loughton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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