School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to B97 5AQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School 627 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Vaynor First School 425 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Luke's CofE First School 138 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Crabbs Cross Academy 165 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Webheath Academy Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School 297 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School 995 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill First School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Batchley First and Nursery School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Pitcheroak School 159 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Birchensale Middle School 522 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Woodfield Academy 542 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School 646 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St George's CofE First School and Nursery 170 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Woodrow First School 265 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit 8 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre 958 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic First School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Holyoakes Field First School 315 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Astwood Bank Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE First School 171 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 20 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch 435 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Chestnut Place | Other independent special school | 15–19 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Kingfisher School 150 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 7–18 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Arrow Vale High School 843 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Matchborough First School Academy 335 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Ridgeway Secondary School 432 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Feckenham CofE Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School 640 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.6 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.
House prices and more for B97 5AQ
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.