Selective school research
Grammar schools in England
Find and compare grammar schools with GCSE performance, Ofsted context, map search and 11-plus entry information where published. Use this page to build an initial shortlist, then check the official admissions process before registering for tests or naming schools on an application.
Admissions and 11-plus
Grammar-school entry usually depends on a selective test, a separate registration deadline and school-specific oversubscription rules. Test registration is not the same as naming the school on the common application form.
Compare with context
Review Attainment 8, Progress 8, English and maths, EBacc, sixth-form results, Ofsted and pupil context together. High attainment can reflect selective intake as well as school effect.
Grammar-school areas
- Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Buckinghamshire
- Kent
- Bexley and Sutton
- Trafford
- Gloucestershire
Grammar school FAQs
Are grammar schools the same as selective schools?
Grammar schools are state-funded selective schools. Most use an 11-plus or local selective test, then apply oversubscription rules if more qualified pupils apply than places are available.
Does a high Attainment 8 score guarantee a better fit?
No. Attainment 8 is useful for comparison, but grammar-school decisions also need travel, admissions timing, test registration, sibling rules and the child profile to be checked carefully.
Can MySchoolHub confirm grammar-school eligibility?
No. Use MySchoolHub to research and compare schools, then confirm test registration, qualifying scores and oversubscription rules with the school or local authority.