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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to BN2 5FL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Academy Whitehawk 323 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School 156 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Luke's Primary School 622 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brighton College Prep School 370 pupils | Other independent school | 3–12 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children 18 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brighton College 1,450 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Elm Grove Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Queen's Park Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Royal Spa Nursery School 85 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Tarnerland Nursery School 87 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fairlight Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Carlton Hill Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Coombe Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kings Brighton 79 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Roedean School 519 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Downs Infant School 289 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Woodingdean Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Downs View Special School 224 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Oxford International College, Brighton 158 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Downs Junior School 495 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Street Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Central Hub Brighton 114 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Hertford Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Longhill High School 632 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 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.