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30 nearest schools to BR3 3BZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead Park Academy 114 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Oak Lodge Primary School 565 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St David's Prep 204 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Forest Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orchard Way Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Orchard Park High School 675 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Langley Park Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Langley Park School for Girls 1,714 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Langley Park School for Boys 1,823 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hawes Down Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wickham Park School | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Unicorn Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Glebe School 288 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College 800 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Monks Orchard Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School 967 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pickhurst Academy 509 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy 336 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Marian Vian Primary School 634 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Orion Eden Park 1,148 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Trinity School 1,047 pupils | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Addington Valley Academy 140 pupils | Free schools special | 2–19 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Academy Beckenham 1,302 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham 434 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park 1,017 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary 589 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Applegarth Academy 396 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oasis Academy Arena 310 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 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.