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30 nearest schools to BN27 3QP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Mead Primary School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Bede's Senior School 763 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Grovelands Community Primary School 694 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| East Sussex Academy 120 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 2.0 mi |
| Hellingly Community Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Hailsham Academy 1,577 pupils | All-through | 2–16 | Inadequate Report | 2.2 mi |
| Hawkes Farm Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| The Ropemakers' Academy 115 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Chiddingly Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| White House Academy 190 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Thornton Grove Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Polegate Primary School 689 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.3 mi |
| Laughton Community Primary School 69 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Willingdon Community School 1,117 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Willingdon Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Alfriston School 85 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| East Hoathly CofE Primary School 73 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Hankham Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Oakwood Primary Academy 300 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Stone Cross School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| The Lindfield School 123 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| The Eastbourne Academy 776 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Hazel Court School 135 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 5.3 mi |
| The Turing School 771 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 5.3 mi |
| Parkland Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Parkland Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Firle Church of England Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Shinewater Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Ratton School 1,183 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.6 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.