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Reading, writing and 11+ preparation, plus a guide to the grammar schools Grestone families most commonly apply to.

Grestone Academy is in Birmingham. There are 4 grammar schools within 5 miles of Grestone, using the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for admission. This page brings together free reading, writing, and 11+ resources, plus a guide to the local grammar schools Grestone families most commonly apply to.

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Grammar schools near Grestone

Families from Grestone are exceptionally well placed for the local grammar schools. The nearest grammars use the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test, which takes place in September of Year 6.

King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys

Boys school
1 mile
A boys' grammar school in Birmingham using the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry
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King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

Girls school
2 miles
A girls' grammar school in Birmingham using the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry
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King Edward VI Aston School

Boys school
3 miles
A boys' grammar school in Birmingham using the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry
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Queen Mary's Grammar School

Boys school
5 miles
A boys' grammar school in Walsall using the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test for entry
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You can find more grammar schools in the area in our West Midlands grammar schools guide.

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