Grammar schools in Stalybridge
There are no grammar schools in Stalybridge.
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 Tameside is not one of them, so every state secondary in Stalybridge admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Stretford Grammar School, about 10.8 miles away in Trafford. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Stalybridge
Straight-line distance from the centre of Stalybridge — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretford Grammar School | Manchester | 10.8 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Sale Grammar School | Sale | 12.1 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Urmston Grammar Academy | Manchester | 13.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Saint Ambrose College | Altrincham | 13.9 miles | Boys | Good |
| Loreto Grammar School | Altrincham | 14.6 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Altrincham | 14.7 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
Schools in Stalybridge
Stalybridge has 14 open schools. Browse all Stalybridge schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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