School finder
The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to CB23 7RE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School 585 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Caldecote Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School, and Pre-School 64 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Meridian Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 96 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Comberton Village College 1,981 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Vine Inter-Church Primary School 366 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Bar Hill Community Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Barton CofE VA Primary School 117 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Jeavons Wood Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| University of Cambridge Primary School 660 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Monkfield Park Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Girton Glebe Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Bourn CofE Primary Academy 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Gretton School 172 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–20 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| St John's College School 376 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Cambourne Village College 1,626 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Oakington CofE Primary School 98 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| King's College School 381 pupils | Other independent school | 4–14 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Mayfield Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School 59 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.4 mi |
| Newnham Croft Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Histon Early Years Centre 99 pupils | Nursery | 1–5 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Orchard Park Community Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Park Street CofE Primary School 116 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Chesterton Community College 1,126 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Arbury Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Elsworth CofE VA Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Laurence Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Castle School, Cambridge 233 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Requires improvement Report | 4.8 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.
House prices and more for CB23 7RE
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.