Grammar schools in Royston
There are no grammar schools in Royston.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire have 4 of them, but none in Royston itself — so every state secondary in Royston admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, about 29.4 miles away in Barnet. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire
Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire have 4 grammar schools, but none in Royston itself.
- Chelmsford County High School for Girls — Chelmsford
- Colchester County High School for Girls — Colchester
- Colchester Royal Grammar School — Colchester
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford — Chelmsford
Nearest grammar schools to Royston
Straight-line distance from the centre of Royston — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 29.4 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Chelmsford County High School for Girls | Chelmsford | 29.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | 29.9 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| The Latymer School | London | 30.3 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 31.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 31.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Royston
Royston has 18 open schools. Browse all Royston schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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