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30 nearest schools to BH13 7RA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School 343 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School 718 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery 178 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Courthill Infant School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Victoria Education Centre 133 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Ocean Academy Poole 325 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School 627 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Poole 379 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Poole High School 1,891 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Heatherlands Primary School 616 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School 458 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School 599 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| The Cornerstone Academy 645 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Livingstone Road Infant School 199 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Livingstone Road Junior School 204 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Oakdale Junior School 376 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole 370 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole 1,093 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School 603 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Talbot Heath School 427 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 2–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| The Quay School 69 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy 213 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Canford Heath Junior School 489 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Longspee Academy 106 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| Canford Heath Infant School 367 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.9 mi |
| Kings Bournemouth 65 pupils | Other independent school | 14–25 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Manorside Academy 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Livingstone Academy Bournemouth 1,006 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Good Report | 4.2 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.