Grammar schools in Newbury
There are no grammar schools in Newbury.
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 Hampshire and West Berkshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Newbury admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Kendrick School, about 16.2 miles away in Reading. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Newbury
Straight-line distance from the centre of Newbury — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Reading | 16.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Reading School | Reading | 16.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Marlow | 26.3 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| John Hampden Grammar School | High Wycombe | 28.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Wycombe High School | High Wycombe | 28.6 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 30.2 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Newbury
Newbury has 40 open schools. Browse all Newbury schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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