Grammar schools in Peterlee
There are no grammar schools in Peterlee.
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 is not one of them, so every state secondary in Peterlee admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Ripon Grammar School, about 44.0 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 Peterlee
Straight-line distance from the centre of Peterlee — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Grammar School | Ripon | 44.0 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 57.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 61.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 62.0 miles | Girls | Good |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Halifax | 73.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Heckmondwike | 74.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Peterlee
Peterlee has 19 open schools. Browse all Peterlee schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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