UK Rank #8
King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:90.6
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Best Grammar Schools in Stratford-upon-Avon
The grammar schools in Stratford-upon-Avon form a small but meaningful Warwickshire cluster with a tone distinct from Rugby and the wider county picture. Stratford's cultural profile, tourist prominence, and south-county position give its schools a local context unlike anywhere else in Warwickshire.
girls' and boys' options Warwickshire 11+ GL Assessment Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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UK Rank #17
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Shottery Manor
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:83.9
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Stratford-upon-Avon overview
Stratford-upon-Avon grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Stratford-on-Avon
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Stratford-upon-Avon has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Stratford-on-Avon is a two-school cluster through King Edward VI School and Stratford Girls' Grammar School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Stratford-upon-Avon grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Stratford-upon-Avon is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Stratford-upon-Avon?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Stratford-upon-Avon share one test?
The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.