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30 nearest schools to BA11 5JH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Church of England First School 49 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Requires improvement Report | 0.0 mi |
| Springmead Preparatory School 100 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Beckington Church First School 78 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hayesdown First School 299 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Selwood Academy 658 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Frome Community College 1,298 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| North Hill House 64 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Fromefield Manor School 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School 158 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, Frome 185 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Vallis First School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Avanti Park School 503 pupils | Middle deemed primary | 3–13 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Christ Church First School 47 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Inadequate Report | 2.6 mi |
| Rode Methodist VC First School 75 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Wessex Lodge School 77 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Oakfield Academy 490 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.1 mi |
| Trinity Church of England First School 297 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Critchill Special School 96 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Westbury Church of England Junior School 226 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.5 mi |
| On Track Education Centre Westbury 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Westbury Infant School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Matravers School 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Southwick Church of England Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Compass Community School Athelstan Park 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–17 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| North Bradley CofE Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| The Eaves Learning Centre 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–19 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Bitham Brook Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.4 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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