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30 nearest schools to BN26 5HY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polegate Primary School 689 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Willingdon Community School 1,117 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Willingdon Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakwood Primary Academy 300 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| The Lindfield School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Eastbourne Academy 776 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Parkland Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Parkland Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Ratton School 1,183 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| East Sussex Academy 120 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 2.4 mi |
| Stone Cross School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Ocklynge Junior School 720 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Hazel Court School 135 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 2.6 mi |
| The Turing School 771 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.6 mi |
| Summerdown School 174 pupils | Free schools special | 3–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Heron Park Primary Academy 303 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Hankham Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Shinewater Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| The Cavendish School 1,399 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Pashley Down Infant School 230 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| The South Downs School 164 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Park Mead Primary School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| White House Academy 190 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Motcombe Infants' School 219 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Hailsham Academy 1,577 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate Report | 3.3 mi |
| West Rise Primary School and Nursery 607 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Grovelands Community Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Thornton Grove Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Ropemakers' Academy 115 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Bede's Senior School 763 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 3.5 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.