Source: House of Commons Library – Grammar school statistics
Notes:
- All state funded schools from 2010
| Key dates | |
|---|---|
| 1944 | Education Act Introduced the tripartite system at secondary level: grammar, technical and secondary modern. Also introduced the 11-plus examination. |
| 1998 | School Standards and Framework Act No new maintained grammar schools can be opened and existing schools cannot introduce new selection by ability. |
