Grammar schools in Wellington
There are no grammar schools in Wellington.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Devon and Somerset have 1 of them, but not one in Wellington itself — so every state secondary in Wellington admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Colyton Grammar School, about 18.9 miles away in Devon. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Devon and Somerset
Devon and Somerset have 1 grammar school, but not one in Wellington itself.
- Colyton Grammar School — Colyton
Nearest grammar schools to Wellington
Straight-line distance from the centre of Wellington — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School | Colyton | 18.9 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 37.0 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 37.1 miles | Boys | Good |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 42.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | 56.5 miles | Girls | Good |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | 56.7 miles | Girls | Good |
Schools in Wellington
Wellington has 12 open schools. Browse all Wellington schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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