Grammar schools in Wareham
There are no grammar schools in Wareham.
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 Dorset is not one of them, so every state secondary in Wareham admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Parkstone Grammar School, about 9.0 miles away in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Wareham
Straight-line distance from the centre of Wareham — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Grammar School | Poole | 9.0 miles | Girls | Not judged |
| Poole Grammar School | Poole | 9.5 miles | Boys | Not judged |
| Bournemouth School | Bournemouth | 14.2 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | Bournemouth | 14.5 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Salisbury | 31.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | Salisbury | 31.8 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Wareham
Wareham has 10 open schools. Browse all Wareham schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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