Grammar schools in Thatcham
There are no grammar schools in Thatcham.
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 Hampshire and West Berkshire is not among them, so every state secondary in Thatcham admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Kendrick School, about 12.7 miles away in Reading. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Thatcham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Thatcham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Reading | 12.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Reading School | Reading | 13.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | Marlow | 22.9 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| John Hampden Grammar School | High Wycombe | 25.1 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Wycombe High School | High Wycombe | 25.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | High Wycombe | 27.0 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Thatcham
Thatcham has 17 open schools. Browse all Thatcham schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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