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26 nearest schools to CB21 5NL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy 51 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.9 mi |
| Linton Heights Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Kettlefields Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School 77 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Linton CofE Infant School 153 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Linton Village College 766 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Granta School 185 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Requires improvement Report | 4.6 mi |
| Great Wilbraham CofE Primary Academy 77 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 5.1 mi |
| New Cangle Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Burton End Primary Academy 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill 217 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Castle Manor Academy 760 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Great Abington Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Place Farm Primary Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Samuel Ward Academy 1,076 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Clements Primary Academy 268 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Broadlands Hall 58 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 9–20 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Castle Camps Church of England (Controlled) Primary School 125 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Westfield Primary Academy 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.8 mi |
| Landmark International School 106 pupils | Other independent school | 4–16 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Fulbourn Primary School 254 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Coupals Primary Academy 290 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| Churchill Special Free School 82 pupils | Free schools special | 9–18 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| Bottisham Community Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 6.5 mi |
| Cheveley CofE Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 7.2 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.