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20 nearest schools to BA7 7JR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ansford Academy 469 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ditcheat Primary School 89 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Sexey's School 633 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School 35 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.9 mi |
| King's Bruton 304 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Bruton Primary School 262 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| North Cadbury Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Evercreech Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| The Mendip School 151 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Hazlegrove Preparatory School 375 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| King Arthur's School 450 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Marchant Holliday School 65 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 5–14 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Wincanton Primary School 388 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Keinton Mandeville Primary School 149 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| Countess Gytha Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| West Pennard Church of England Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Horsington Church School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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.
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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.