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8 nearest schools to BD23 4RD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hellifield Community Primary School 77 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Settle College 561 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Giggleswick School 372 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Giggleswick Primary School 75 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Kirkby in Malhamdale United Voluntary Aided Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 25 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 6.0 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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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.