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30 nearest schools to BH9 2SP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton Primary School 840 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hill View Primary Academy 601 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Glenmoor Academy 902 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Winton Academy 902 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 392 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kingsleigh Primary School 779 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Bourne Academy 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Epiphany School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bournemouth School 1,320 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 479 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Queen's Park Infant Academy 312 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bournemouth School for Girls 1,290 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Muscliff Primary School 528 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Linwood School 437 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Martin's School 70 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Kinson Academy 179 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Talbot Primary School 547 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Bishop of Winchester Academy 1,162 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Langside School 32 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 2–19 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Heathlands Primary Academy 164 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Elm Academy 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Malmesbury Park Primary School 693 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Talbot Heath School 427 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 2–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Academy 647 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| LeAF Studio 458 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kings Bournemouth 65 pupils | Other independent school | 14–25 | Report | 1.9 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.