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30 nearest schools to BL6 6EW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorley New Road Primary Academy 316 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Mary's RC Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Joseph's RC High School 1,047 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lever Park School 99 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Claypool Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Horwich Parish CofE Primary School 300 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Catherine's CofE Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Beacon Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Blackrod Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Rivington and Blackrod High School 1,626 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cumberland School 85 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Lostock Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| The Gates Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Markland Hill Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Aspull Church Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Clevelands Prep School 126 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Johnson Fold Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School, Bolton 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Beaumont Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Rivington Foundation Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Ladybridge Community Primary School 359 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Rumworth School 361 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton 180 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Ladybridge High School 1,136 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.0 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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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.