Grammar schools in Market Harborough
There are no grammar schools in Market Harborough.
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, North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Market Harborough admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Lawrence Sheriff School, about 17.0 miles away in Warwickshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Market Harborough
Straight-line distance from the centre of Market Harborough — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | 17.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | 18.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bourne Grammar School | Bourne | 29.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Grantham | 31.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The King's School, Grantham | Grantham | 31.4 miles | Boys | Good |
| Royal Latin School | Buckingham | 34.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Market Harborough
Market Harborough has 19 open schools. Browse all Market Harborough schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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