Grammar schools in Oldbury
There are no grammar schools in Oldbury.
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 Sandwell is not one of them, so every state secondary in Oldbury admits without a selective test.
The nearest is King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, about 3.7 miles away in Birmingham. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Oldbury
Straight-line distance from the centre of Oldbury — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys | Birmingham | 3.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School | Birmingham | 4.1 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School | Birmingham | 4.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| King Edward VI Aston School | Birmingham | 5.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Queen Mary's Grammar School | Walsall | 6.3 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Birmingham | 6.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Oldbury
Oldbury has 25 open schools. Browse all Oldbury schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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