Grammar schools in Widnes
There are no grammar schools in Widnes.
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 Halton and Knowsley is not among them, so every state secondary in Widnes admits without a selective test.
The nearest is The Blue Coat School, about 7.2 miles away in Liverpool. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Widnes
Straight-line distance from the centre of Widnes — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School | Liverpool | 7.2 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | Wirral | 11.2 miles | Boys | Good |
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | Wirral | 11.3 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| St Anselm's College | Prenton | 12.6 miles | Boys | Good |
| Upton Hall School FCJ | Wirral | 14.7 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Girls | Altrincham | 15.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
Schools in Widnes
Widnes has 31 open schools. Browse all Widnes schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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