Grammar schools in Southsea
There are no grammar schools in Southsea.
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 Portsmouth is not one of them, so every state secondary in Southsea admits without a selective test.
The nearest is St George's School, about 11.8 miles away in Isle of Wight. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Southsea
Straight-line distance from the centre of Southsea — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School | Newport | 11.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 34.2 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 34.5 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 36.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 37.4 miles | Girls | Good |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 39.7 miles | Boys | Not judged |
Schools in Southsea
Southsea has 13 open schools. Browse all Southsea schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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