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30 nearest schools to B15 2AR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church of England Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| James Brindley School 104 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Thomas Centre Nursery School 83 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| City Academy 554 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oasis Academy Woodview 392 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School 71 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| West House School 297 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 1–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Chandos Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lift Percy Shurmer 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Futures Matter - Northwood | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ark St Alban's Academy 797 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St George's School Edgbaston 360 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Calthorpe Academy 461 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 144 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| City United Academy (CUA) 27 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Priory School 330 pupils | Other independent school | 0–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hopwood Hall School 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Nelson Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Heath Mount Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hallfield School 452 pupils | Other independent school | 0–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| New Perspectives School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Heritage Academy 58 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Harper Bell Seventh-day Adventist School 138 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Jewellery Quarter Academy 556 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Jakeman Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Camp Hill Education 10 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.