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30 nearest schools to BS16 3QG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Park Infant School 229 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Chester Park Junior School 295 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School 310 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Briarwood School 167 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bristol Brunel Academy 1,267 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Speedwell Nursery School 70 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Matthias Academy 9 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy 1,103 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Minerva Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Avanti Gardens School 381 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Little Hayes Nursery School 104 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–12 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Pathways Learning Centre 78 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School 511 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Summerhill Infant School 172 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Begbrook Primary Academy 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Summerhill Academy 223 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Staple Hill Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Air Balloon Hill Primary School 788 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell 325 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Stephen's Infant School 185 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Soundwell Academy 141 pupils | Free schools special | 5–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend 301 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Collegiate School 738 pupils | Other independent school | 2–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| May Park Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Frome Vale Academy 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend 225 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehall Primary School 602 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Limes Nursery School 122 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.3 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.