Grammar schools in Welwyn Garden City
There are no grammar schools in Welwyn Garden City.
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 Hertfordshire is not one of them, so every state secondary in Welwyn Garden City admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet, about 10.0 miles away in Barnet. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Welwyn Garden City
Straight-line distance from the centre of Welwyn Garden City — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet | Barnet | 10.0 miles | Boys | Outstanding |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | London | 12.9 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| The Latymer School | London | 13.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| The Henrietta Barnett School | London | 15.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| Woodford County High School | Woodford Green | 16.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| Chesham Grammar School | Chesham | 18.4 miles | Mixed | Not judged |
Schools in Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City has 23 open schools. Browse all Welwyn Garden City schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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