Grammar schools in Northwich
There are no grammar schools in Northwich.
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 Cheshire West and Chester is not one of them, so every state secondary in Northwich admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, about 11.2 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 Northwich
Straight-line distance from the centre of Northwich — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 11.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 11.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 11.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 11.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 14.4 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 15.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Northwich
Northwich has 40 open schools. Browse all Northwich schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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