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30 nearest schools to BH20 7BN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Bere Regis Primary and Preschool 119 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| The Purbeck School 1,022 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Stoborough Church of England Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Lytchett Minster School 1,624 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Lytchett Matravers Primary School 484 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Upton Junior School 351 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Upton Infant School 250 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Bayside Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Yarrells Preparatory School 238 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Hamworthy Park Junior School 458 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Twin Sails Infant and Nursery School 320 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| The Cornerstone Academy 645 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Graduately Developing Futures 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–14 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Poole High School 1,891 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Old Town Infant School and Nursery 178 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Oakdale Junior School 376 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Springdale First School 300 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Rushcombe First School 313 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Outstanding Report | 5.2 mi |
| Henbury View First School 148 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Castle Court School 227 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Hillbourne Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Stanley Green Infant Academy 213 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Parkstone Grammar School 1,241 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Longfleet Church of England Primary School 627 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Corfe Castle Church of England Primary School 87 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Corfe Hills School 943 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| Broadstone First School 305 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| Montacute School 97 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–18 | Report | 5.7 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.