Grammar schools in Shepton Mallet
There are no grammar schools in Shepton Mallet.
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 Somerset is not one of them, so every state secondary in Shepton Mallet admits without a selective test.
The nearest is South Wilts Grammar School, about 31.6 miles away in Wiltshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Shepton Mallet
Straight-line distance from the centre of Shepton Mallet — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 31.6 miles | Girls | Good |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 32.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 37.1 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | 37.4 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Colyton Grammar School | Colyton | 39.2 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 40.9 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet has 10 open schools. Browse all Shepton Mallet schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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