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30 nearest schools to CO7 8QS
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bentley Primary School 258 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Tendring Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Compass Community School Essex 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery 231 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Colne Community School 1,289 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Alresford Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley 110 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery 653 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Minerva Independent School 1 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–17 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Cann Hall Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| Market Field School and College 519 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Ravens Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Elmstead Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Lift Clacton 1,466 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery 670 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Wix and Wrabness Primary School 117 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School 254 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Burrsville Infant Academy 174 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Millfields Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Learn and Prosper School | Other independent special school | 7–14 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 299 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Alton Park Junior School 394 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.2 mi |
| Clacton County High School 1,886 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Bradfield Primary School 111 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Holland Park Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 5.3 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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