Rank #8
King Edward VI School
King Edward VI School, Chapel Lane
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Very High
Overall GCSE score:90.6
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 4.0 applicants per place
Exam area
Warwickshire 11+ 5 schools Shared test area
Warwickshire Grammar Schools
Warwickshire brings together 5 grammar schools across the county, centred on Alcester, Rugby, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Much of the area sits within the West Midlands route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.
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Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The West Midlands guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
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School list
Grammar Schools in Warwickshire
The best grammar schools in Warwickshire on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.
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Rank #17
Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Shottery Manor
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:83.9
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.7 applicants per place
Rank #57
Lawrence Sheriff School
Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:70.3
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 3.2 applicants per place
Rank #59
Rugby High School
Rugby High School, Longrood Road
Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:70.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 2.8 applicants per place
Rank #71
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester Grammar School, Birmingham Road
Ofsted: OutstandingMixedCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:68.4
Assessment: GL Assessment
Applicants per place: 5.3 applicants per place
Warwickshire overview
Warwickshire grammar schools at a glance
5 grammar schools are mainly spread across Alcester, Rugby, and Stratford-upon-Avon, giving Warwickshire a more varied selective picture than one single town cluster.
Schools 5 schools
Main places Stratford-on-Avon and Rugby
School mix Mixed
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What stands out
Warwickshire is not one single school cluster. Travel, school feel, and admissions detail can shift quite a bit between Stratford-on-Avon and Rugby.
What parents notice
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one 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. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
Where they are
Where Warwickshire grammar schools are concentrated
Stratford-on-Avon and Rugby give Warwickshire its main grammar-school shape.
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.
School mix
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.
Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-on-Avon has 3 grammar schools, including King Edward VI School, Stratford Girls' Grammar School, and Alcester Grammar School. Families here see boys', girls', and co-ed options.
Rugby
Rugby is a two-school cluster through Lawrence Sheriff School and Rugby High School. Together they give families both boys' and girls' schools.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Warwickshire grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Warwickshire grammar schools are mainly concentrated in Stratford-on-Avon and Rugby.
What types of grammar schools are in Warwickshire?
The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.
Do the schools in Warwickshire 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.
What should parents watch most closely in Warwickshire?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Competition varies noticeably across the area.