Question 1

How many grammar schools are there in England?

Accepted Answer

There are 155 grammar schools in England, spread across areas including Kent (33), Buckinghamshire (13), Lincolnshire (12), Birmingham (8), Essex (8), Trafford (6), and others. Our School Finder also includes 43 top independent schools, for 198 selective schools in total. Use our interactive map to find grammar schools near you by postcode.

Question 2

How do I find grammar schools near me?

Accepted Answer

Enter your postcode in the School Finder above to see all grammar and independent schools near your location. You can filter by exam board (GL Assessment, CEM, CSSE), gender (boys, girls, co-ed), and search radius (5-50 miles).

Question 3

What exam board does my local grammar school use?

Accepted Answer

Grammar schools use different exam boards: GL Assessment (Kent, Buckinghamshire, Trafford, Lancashire, Wirral), CEM (Warwickshire, some Yorkshire schools), CSSE (Essex), or their own entrance exams. Use our School Finder to check which exam board each school uses.

Question 4

How competitive are grammar school places?

Accepted Answer

Competition varies widely. Super-selective schools like Henrietta Barnett (29:1), Queen Elizabeth's Barnet (19:1), and Newstead Wood (12:1) are extremely competitive. Most grammar schools see ratios of 3:1 to 10:1. Our School Finder shows competition data for each school.

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