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30 nearest schools to BS48 3QU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Birdwell Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Northleaze Church of England Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Backwell Church of England Junior School 230 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Backwell School 1,595 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| West Leigh Infant School 135 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School 142 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Golden Valley Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| The Downs Preparatory School 243 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Ashton Park School 1,272 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Nailsea School 1,197 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Ashton Vale Primary School 147 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Dundry Church of England Primary School 82 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Four Acres Academy 423 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| St Katherine's School 976 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Bedminster Down School 1,022 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Belgrave School 45 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–16 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Cheddar Grove Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Crockerne Church of England Primary School 299 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Lime Hills Academy 57 pupils | Free schools special | 5–16 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Ravenswood School 140 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Hannah More Infant School 176 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Grove Junior School 227 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Winford Church of England Primary School 167 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Hotwells Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Kingshill Church School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury 83 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| E-ACT Venturers' Academy 240 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Requires improvement Report | 3.4 mi |
| Manor Wood School 18 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 3.4 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.