Grammar schools in Northampton
There are no grammar schools in Northampton.
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 North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Northampton admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Lawrence Sheriff School, about 17.0 miles away in Warwickshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Northampton
Straight-line distance from the centre of Northampton — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Sheriff School | Rugby | 17.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Rugby High School | Rugby | 17.7 miles | Girls | Good |
| Royal Latin School | Buckingham | 18.5 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Aylesbury | 30.7 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Aylesbury Grammar School | Aylesbury | 30.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Aylesbury High School | Aylesbury | 30.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Northampton
Northampton has 134 open schools. Browse all Northampton schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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