School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to BA5 3EB
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horrington Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.0 mi |
| Stoberry Park School 303 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wells Cathedral School 670 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| The Blue School 1,362 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Croscombe Church of England Primary School 42 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Academy Infants and Pre-School 154 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Church of England Junior School 170 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bowlish Infant School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Shepton Mallet Community Infants' School & Nursery 186 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School 324 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Oakhill Church School 109 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.7 mi |
| Chewton Mendip Church of England VA Primary School 86 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Whitstone 545 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Priddy Primary School 44 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Wookey Primary School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Coxley Primary School 70 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.0 mi |
| St Lawrence's CofE Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Aldhelms Church School 176 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.1 mi |
| East Harptree Church of England Primary School 88 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Downside School 249 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| St Vigor & St John Church School 211 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Stoke St Michael Primary School 61 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.5 mi |
| The Mendip School 151 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School 84 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Longvernal Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 6.5 mi |
| Norton Hill Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 6.6 mi |
| St Dunstan's School 529 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 6.7 mi |
| Somervale Secondary School 781 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 6.7 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 6.7 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 BA5 3EB
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.