Grammar schools in Macclesfield
There are no grammar schools in Macclesfield.
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 Staffordshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Macclesfield admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Saint Ambrose College, about 10.6 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 Macclesfield
Straight-line distance from the centre of Macclesfield — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 10.6 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 11.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 12.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 12.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 13.0 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 14.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Macclesfield
Macclesfield has 37 open schools. Browse all Macclesfield schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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