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26 nearest schools to CO12 3EA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Mayflower Primary School 356 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 354 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Harwich and Dovercourt High School 1,075 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Shotley Community Primary School 81 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Grange Community Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Langer Primary Academy 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Felixstowe School 1,169 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Trimley St Mary Primary School 389 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Felix Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.9 mi |
| Fairfield Infant School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Colneis Junior School 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Felixstowe International College 28 pupils | Other independent school | 9–19 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Trimley St Martin Primary School 168 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Kingsfleet Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School 117 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Orwell Park School 167 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Nacton Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Ipswich High School 514 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Holbrook Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Holbrook Academy 584 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 6.2 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.