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30 nearest schools to CM16 5HH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping St John's Church of England School 1,036 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Upshire Primary Foundation School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Tower School 60 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Epping Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Open Box Education Centre 16 pupils | Other independent school | 14–17 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Theydon Bois Primary School 319 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Hillhouse CofE Primary School 341 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Epping Upland CofE Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Leverton Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy 812 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Coopersale Hall School 302 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Davenant Foundation School 1,199 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Woodcroft School 41 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–13 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Hereward Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.6 mi |
| Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy 598 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Debden Park High School 1,046 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| High Beech CofE Primary School 105 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Staples Road Primary School 626 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Oak View School 138 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery 486 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Nazeing Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery 207 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| The Alderton Junior School 225 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Roding Valley High School 1,473 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Kingsmoor Academy 280 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Water Lane Primary Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.8 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.
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