Grammar schools in Prescot
There are no grammar schools in Prescot.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 46 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Knowsley and St. Helens is not among them, so every state secondary in Prescot admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Carrickfergus Grammar School, about 4.7 miles away in Mid and East Antrim. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Prescot
Straight-line distance from the centre of Prescot — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus Grammar School | CARRICKFERGUS | 4.7 miles | — | — |
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 5.6 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Glenlola Collegiate | BANGOR | 7.1 miles | — | — |
| Bangor Grammar School | BANGOR | 8.0 miles | — | — |
| Belfast High School | NEWTOWNABBEY | 8.2 miles | — | — |
| Larne Grammar School | LARNE | 8.5 miles | — | — |
Published admissions priorities
These are extracts from school-specific arrangements for the entry years shown, in priority order. They are not the full policy or a prediction of an offer. Check the linked arrangement for test eligibility, deadlines and all remaining priorities.
The Blue Coat School — 2026 entry
- Up to 27 places: highest-scoring Free School Meals-eligible applicants who achieve the required entrance test score (published source)
- All other places: highest-scoring remaining applicants (published source)
Schools in Prescot
Prescot has 18 open schools. Browse all Prescot schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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