Grammar schools in Ross-on-Wye
There are no grammar schools in Ross-on-Wye.
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 Herefordshire, County of is not one of them, so every state secondary in Ross-on-Wye admits without a selective test.
The nearest is The Crypt School, about 14.8 miles away in Gloucestershire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Ross-on-Wye
Straight-line distance from the centre of Ross-on-Wye — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School | Gloucester | 14.8 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Denmark Road High School | Gloucester | 14.9 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ribston Hall High School | Gloucester | 15.0 miles | Girls | Good |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | Gloucester | 16.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Marling School | Stroud | 18.3 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Stroud High School | Stroud | 18.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye has 12 open schools. Browse all Ross-on-Wye schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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