Grammar schools in Newton Aycliffe
There are no grammar schools in Newton Aycliffe.
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 County Durham and Darlington is not among them, so every state secondary in Newton Aycliffe admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Ripon Grammar School, about 33.1 miles away in North Yorkshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Newton Aycliffe
Straight-line distance from the centre of Newton Aycliffe — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 33.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 47.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 48.6 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 48.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 60.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | 60.8 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe has 15 open schools. Browse all Newton Aycliffe schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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