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30 nearest schools to BL4 9RU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Church of England High School 1,053 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Highfield Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Ferns Primary Academy 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth 357 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harper Green School 1,070 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queensbridge Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Green Fold School 172 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cherry Tree Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Orchards Nursery School 97 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Dukesgate Academy 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mount St Joseph RC High School a Voluntary Academy 895 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 411 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Paul's Peel CofE Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wharton Primary School 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lord's School 23 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| North Walkden Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| All Saints CofE Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton 572 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever 487 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bridgewater Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St William of York Roman Catholic Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Grosvenor Nursery School and Day Care Centre 160 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lever Edge Primary Academy 562 pupils | Primary | 1–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St John Church of England Primary School, Farnworth 154 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Star Salford Academy 389 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| King's Leadership Academy Bolton 910 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Kearsley West Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Edmund's RC Primary School 339 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 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.