Grammar schools in Thetford
There are no grammar schools in Thetford.
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 Norfolk and Suffolk is not among them, so every state secondary in Thetford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Spalding High School, about 42.3 miles away in Lincolnshire. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Thetford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Thetford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding High School | Spalding | 42.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Colchester Royal Grammar School | Colchester | 42.3 miles | Boys | Inadequate |
| Colchester County High School for Girls | Colchester | 42.4 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Spalding Grammar School | Spalding | 42.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| The Boston Grammar School | Boston | 46.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Boston High School | Boston | 46.6 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Thetford
Thetford has 23 open schools. Browse all Thetford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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