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30 nearest schools to BA11 3QE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mells Church First School 51 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Newbury Manor School 62 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Leigh On Mendip School 105 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Nunney First School 76 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.5 mi |
| Critchill Special School 96 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Trinity Church of England First School 297 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Oakfield Academy 490 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement Report | 2.8 mi |
| Hemington Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Wessex Lodge School 77 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Kilmersdon Church School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.1 mi |
| Vallis First School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Avanti Park School 503 pupils | Middle deemed primary | 3–13 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome 185 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Requires improvement Report | 3.5 mi |
| North Hill House 64 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Fromefield Manor School 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Christ Church First School 47 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Inadequate Report | 3.7 mi |
| Stoke St Michael Primary School 61 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.7 mi |
| Writhlington School 894 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Somerset Studio School 152 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Frome Community College 1,298 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| All Hallows School 201 pupils | Other independent school | 3–13 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Selwood Academy 658 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| St Nicholas Church School 173 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 120 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.2 mi |
| Hayesdown First School 299 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Downside School 249 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 358 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.5 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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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.