Grammar schools in Lowestoft
There are no grammar schools in Lowestoft.
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 Suffolk is not one of them, so every state secondary in Lowestoft admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Colchester Royal Grammar School, about 54.0 miles away in Essex. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Lowestoft
Straight-line distance from the centre of Lowestoft — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | 54.0 miles | Boys | Inadequate |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | 54.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Chelmsford | 73.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | 73.8 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Skegness Grammar School | Skegness | 74.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Southend High School for Girls | Southend-on-Sea | 76.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Lowestoft
Lowestoft has 29 open schools. Browse all Lowestoft schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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