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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to BA3 3QJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church School 173 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Writhlington School 894 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Somerset Studio School 152 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Trinity Church School 185 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kilmersdon Church School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 358 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fosse Way School 232 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Welton Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Universal Farm | Other independent special school | 4–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 120 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Norton Hill Academy 1,757 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Norton Hill Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Somervale Secondary School 781 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Peasedown St John Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Shoscombe Church School 117 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Longvernal Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Hemington Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Paulton Infant School 148 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Paulton Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Newbury Manor School 62 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| St Vigor & St John Church School 211 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Downside School 249 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School 84 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| St Julian's Church School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.0 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.