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30 nearest schools to CH47 1HP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 288 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| West Kirby Primary School 297 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| West Kirby Grammar School 1,181 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| West Kirby School and College 115 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Black Horse Hill Junior School 169 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Black Horse Hill Infant School 102 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hilbre High School 1,154 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Great Meols Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Avalon School 104 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Calday Grange Grammar School 1,493 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Greasby Infant School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Lingham Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| Greasby Junior School 247 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary and Nursery School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.1 mi |
| Brookdale Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Moreton Christ Church CofE Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Overchurch Junior School 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.6 mi |
| Overchurch Infant School 269 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Eastway Primary School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Orrets Meadow School 94 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Upton Hall School FCJ 1,004 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 3.7 mi |
| Chapelhill Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.8 mi |
| Hayfield School 175 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Irby Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| Clare Mount Specialist Sports College 461 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Gilbrook School 60 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 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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