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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
16 nearest schools to CA8 9HW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayton CofE Primary School 142 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Warwick Bridge Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Irthington Village School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| William Howard School 1,312 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Brampton Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Kirby Moor School 63 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 7–18 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Great Corby School and Nursery 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Castle Carrock School 43 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Crosby-on-Eden CofE School 93 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Scotby CofE Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Cumwhinton School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Hallbankgate Village School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Lanercost CofE Primary School 84 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 5.0 mi |
| Pennine Way Primary School 558 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Inglewood Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| Fir Ends Primary School 87 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 6.0 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.