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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to CH1 1ES
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey School for Exceptional Children 128 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Queen's School 382 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chester International School 229 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queen's Park High School 792 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 369 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School 307 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Catholic High School, Chester 797 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dee Banks School 141 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Maple Grove School 50 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cherry Grove Primary School 274 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School 395 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Martin's Academy Chester 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newton Primary School 369 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School 1,253 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Boughton Heath Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Firs School 144 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mill View Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Belgrave Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ancora House School 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Oldfield Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Highfield Community Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lache Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School 163 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The King's School 1,170 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College 170 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Arches Community Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Upton-by-Chester High School 1,728 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.7 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.