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30 nearest schools to BH25 5TA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard School 456 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Eaglewood School 67 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 7–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Arnewood School 839 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 1.3 mi |
| New Milton Junior School 320 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| New Milton Infant School 167 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Ashley Junior School 230 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Tiptoe Primary School 123 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ashley Infant School 149 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Durlston School 262 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School 651 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Highcliffe School 1,519 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bransgore Church of England Primary School 351 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 199 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| East Street Farm | Other independent special school | 8–16 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| The Grange School 429 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Somerford Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Mudeford Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Burley Primary School 81 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Burton Church of England Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.3 mi |
| Mudeford Community Infants' School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Sopley Primary School 71 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.5 mi |
| Connie Rothman School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–21 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Twynham Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| The Stable School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Priestlands School 1,205 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| The Priory Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.1 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.