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25 nearest schools to BS26 2PG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weare Academy First School 149 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School 595 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Wedmore First School Academy 193 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Sedgemoor Manor School 95 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Axbridge Church of England First School Academy 177 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| The Kings of Wessex Academy 1,043 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Cheddar First School 358 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy 158 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Fairlands Middle School 405 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| East Brent Church of England First School 77 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Draycott & Rodney Stoke Church of England First School 70 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Sidcot School 594 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Winscombe Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Shipham Church of England First School 82 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| East Huntspill Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Lympsham Church of England Academy 139 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Banwell Primary School 137 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Churchfield Church School 411 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.8 mi |
| Abbot's Way School 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Meare Village Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Hutton Church of England Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Oldmixon Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 6.9 mi |
| Voyage Learning Campus 42 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 4–16 | Report | 7.2 mi |
| Broadoak Academy 792 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 7.8 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.