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6 nearest schools to BH19 1QE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage 175 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Swanage School 349 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School 89 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Swanage Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers 85 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School 87 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good 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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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.