Grammar schools in Matlock
There are no grammar schools in Matlock.
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 Derbyshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Matlock admits without a selective test.
The nearest is St Joseph's College, about 27.7 miles away in Stoke-on-Trent. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Matlock
Straight-line distance from the centre of Matlock — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | Stoke-on-Trent | 27.7 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 35.4 miles | Boys | Good |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 36.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 36.9 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 37.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 37.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Matlock
Matlock has 27 open schools. Browse all Matlock schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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