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30 nearest schools to BS16 6HU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend 225 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bromley Heath Junior School 238 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bromley Heath Infant School 181 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pathways Learning Centre 78 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend 301 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stanbridge Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–12 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Downend School 1,415 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Staple Hill Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Barley Close Community Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Little Hayes Nursery School 104 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Blackhorse Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Avanti Gardens School 381 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Tynings Primary School 274 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Emersons Green Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Briarwood School 167 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Begbrook Primary Academy 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hambrook Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Fishponds CofE Primary School 310 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Mangotsfield School 1,191 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Minerva Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Soundwell Academy 141 pupils | Free schools special | 5–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Stephen's Infant School 185 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell 325 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy 1,103 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.6 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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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.