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30 nearest schools to BR1 4BD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School 563 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Valley Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Ash Primary School 428 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Tutorial Foundation 38 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–25 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Shortlands 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rangefield Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Christophers The Hall School 216 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Good Shepherd RC School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Breaside Preparatory School 435 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Launcelot Primary School and Nursery 307 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Orion Scotts Park 344 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Highfield Infants' School 245 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College 919 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Downderry Primary School 477 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy 1,098 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| New Woodlands School 101 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Clare House Primary School 400 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Highfield Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| La Fontaine Academy 492 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Bickley Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary 207 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service 298 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sedgehill Academy 960 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 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.