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29 nearest schools to CO12 5AQ

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley 100 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.4 mi
Wix and Wrabness Primary School 117 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 2.2 mi
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey 130 pupils Primary 5–11 Requires improvement Report 2.2 mi
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 445 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 3.1 mi
The Haefen Independent Special School Other independent special school 5–11 Report 3.3 mi
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery 231 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 3.4 mi
All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt 194 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 3.5 mi
Harwich and Dovercourt High School 1,075 pupils Secondary 11–16 Good Report 3.6 mi
Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery 354 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 3.6 mi
Bradfield Primary School 111 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 3.6 mi
Tendring Primary School 208 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 3.8 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 114 pupils Primary 5–11 Report 3.9 mi
The Mayflower Primary School 356 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 4.1 mi
Kirby Primary Academy 207 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 4.4 mi
Compass Community School Essex 16 pupils Other independent special school 11–19 Report 4.5 mi
Lift Hamford 393 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 4.7 mi
Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 4.8 mi
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School 179 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 4.8 mi
Lift Tendring 1,464 pupils Secondary 11–19 Good Report 4.9 mi
Stourview Church of England Primary Academy 39 pupils Primary 2–11 Requires improvement Report 5.0 mi
Royal Hospital School 495 pupils Other independent school 11–18 Report 5.1 mi
Walton on the Naze Primary School 188 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 5.1 mi
Frinton-on-Sea Primary School 211 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 5.2 mi
Stutton Church of England Primary School 76 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 5.2 mi
Shotley Community Primary School 81 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 5.3 mi
St Philomena's School 89 pupils Other independent school 4–11 Report 5.4 mi
Engaines Primary School and Nursery 324 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 5.9 mi
Great Bentley Primary School 258 pupils Primary 5–11 Report 6.4 mi
Brooklands Primary School 268 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 6.5 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.

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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.