Grammar schools in Ringwood
There are no grammar schools in Ringwood.
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 Dorset and Hampshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Ringwood admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Bournemouth School for Girls, about 7.5 miles away in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Ringwood
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ringwood — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 7.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 7.8 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 11.0 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | 11.6 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 15.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 16.0 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Ringwood
Ringwood has 9 open schools. Browse all Ringwood schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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