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30 nearest schools to BR8 7AY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley 318 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Horizon Primary Academy 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Orchards Academy 554 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Downsview Community Primary School 140 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 279 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| High Firs Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Annex School House 6 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parkwood Hall Academy Trust 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 8–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hextable Primary School 605 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Crockenhill Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Joydens Wood Junior School 315 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Joydens Wood Infant School 190 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington 1,386 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 2.2 mi |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 1,174 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Wilmington Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Manor Oak Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Maypole Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Woodview 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 1,154 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Riverside School 360 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| The Anthony Roper Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| St. Mary Cray Primary Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Hope Community School 112 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Philomena's Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Gray's Farm Primary Academy 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Kemnal Technology College 439 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.9 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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