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Grammar schools in Melton Mowbray

There are no grammar schools in Melton Mowbray.

Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 46 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Leicestershire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Melton Mowbray admits without a selective test.

The nearest is The King's School, Grantham, about 14.0 miles away in Lincolnshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.

Nearest grammar schools to Melton Mowbray

Straight-line distance from the centre of Melton Mowbray — not a travel time.

SchoolAreaDistanceIntakeOfsted
The King's School, Grantham Grantham 14.0 miles Boys Good
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Grantham 14.1 miles Girls Outstanding
Bourne Grammar School Bourne 21.7 miles Mixed Good
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Sleaford 25.0 miles Girls Not judged
Carre's Grammar School Sleaford 25.2 miles Mixed Good
Spalding Grammar School Spalding 30.9 miles Boys Good

Published admissions priorities

These are extracts from school-specific arrangements for the entry years shown, in priority order. They are not the full policy or a prediction of an offer. Check the linked arrangement for test eligibility, deadlines and all remaining priorities.

The King's School, Grantham — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children — by score (published source)
  2. Up to 20 places for boys on the full Pupil Premium living within 30 miles — by score (published source)
  3. Boys living within 30 miles (straight line) — by score (published source)

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard (published source)
  2. Girls with a sibling at the school when the application is made (published source)
  3. Girls eligible for free school meals living within 12 miles of the school (published source)

Bourne Grammar School — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard (published source)
  2. Children with a sibling on roll at the time of application (published source)
  3. Children of staff (published source)

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard (published source)
  2. Children registered for free school meals in the last six years (Pupil Premium) (published source)
  3. Children with a sibling at a Community Inclusive Trust secondary school (published source)

Carre's Grammar School — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard (published source)
  2. Children registered for free school meals in the last six years (Pupil Premium) (published source)
  3. Children with a sibling at a Community Inclusive Trust secondary school (published source)

Spalding Grammar School — 2026 entry

  1. Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard (published source)
  2. Qualified boys living in Spalding or the feeder parishes of South Lincolnshire — if more than 150, the qualifying score is raised (published source)
  3. Qualified boys from outside, highest score first, until 150 (published source)

Schools in Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray has 24 open schools. Browse all Melton Mowbray schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.

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