British. a secondary school corresponding to a U.S. high school.
3.
(formerly) a secondary school in which Latin and Greek are among the principal subjects taught.
Origin
1350-1400;Middle English
Examples from the web for grammar school
Go back to grammar school and learn about world history and geography, this time pay attention.
Even grammar school age children have an idea of what's good for them and what's not.
It's something that kids are encountering even in grammar school.
Left back has a certain undesirable connotation when it comes to grammar school.
He left the local grammar school at the age of twelve, to serve as his father's apprentice.
Hundreds of grammar school students and graduates were made happy yesterday.
He attended a local grammar school, worked as an apprentice clerk, and spent some time at sea.
Examined data from an earlier study of junior grammar school students.
British Dictionary definitions for grammar school
grammar school
noun
1.
(Brit) (esp formerly) a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means Compare secondary modern school, comprehensive school
(Austral) a private school, esp one controlled by a church
4.
(NZ) a secondary school forming part of the public education system
Encyclopedia Article for grammar school
in Great Britain, secondary school that offers an academic course in preparation for university entrance and for the professions. Students usually begin attendance at age 12
Learn more about grammar school with a free trial on Britannica.com