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22 nearest schools to CB6 3HD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Thetford CofE Primary School 78 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Stretham Community Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ely St John's Community Primary School 371 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| King's Ely 1,126 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 307 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Witchford Village College 804 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| The Harbour School 95 pupils | Academy special sponsor led Boys | 5–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.8 mi |
| Highfield Ely Academy 134 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Wilburton CofE Primary School 117 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Lantern Community Primary School 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Ely College 1,635 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Spring Meadow Infant School 143 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School 226 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Isle of Ely Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Shade Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| The Weatheralls Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.2 mi |
| Robert Arkenstall Primary School 269 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Soham Village College 1,436 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 4.5 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Downham Feoffees Primary Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Sutton CofE VC Primary School 271 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Cottenham Primary School 471 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 7.5 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.