Grammar schools in Newton-le-Willows
There are no grammar schools in Newton-le-Willows.
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 St. Helens is not one of them, so every state secondary in Newton-le-Willows admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Urmston Grammar Academy, about 11.3 miles away in Trafford. 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-le-Willows
Straight-line distance from the centre of Newton-le-Willows — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 11.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 12.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 12.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 12.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 12.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 13.4 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
Schools in Newton-le-Willows
Newton-le-Willows has 9 open schools. Browse all Newton-le-Willows schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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