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30 nearest schools to BA2 8PA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Gregory's Catholic College 987 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Martin's Garden Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Three Ways School 258 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| North Star 180° 105 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School 277 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Roundhill Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.1 mi |
| Moorlands Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Moorlands Infant School 177 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy 172 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Oldfield Park Junior School 251 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School 325 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Combe Down CofE Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Beechen Cliff School 1,232 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hayesfield Girls School 1,497 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Prior Park Paragon 218 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Prior Park College 526 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Oldfield Park Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Twerton Infant School 150 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Widcombe CofE Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Widcombe Infant School 182 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Julian's Church School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Michaels Junior Church School 144 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Ralph Allen School 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Bath Academy 114 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Newbridge Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Monkton Combe School 627 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Andrew's Church School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Hambling View Independent School 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| King Edward's School 1,151 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 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.