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24 nearest schools to CB8 7WL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| Fairstead House 224 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| St Louis Catholic Academy 300 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Cambian Dunbroch School 7 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Mildenhall College Academy 1,317 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Fordham CofE Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Cheveley CofE Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| In Toto Ed Cambridge | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Laureate Community Academy 239 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Newmarket Academy 797 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Ditton Lodge Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy 332 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Academy 414 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.6 mi |
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Paddocks Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| The Pines Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| On Track Education Mildenhall 56 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Isleham Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Great Heath Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Exning Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 5.1 mi |
| West Row Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.3 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.