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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to CR0 4FE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 577 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Carew Academy 272 pupils | Free schools special | 5–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Aerodrome Primary Academy 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| High View Primary School 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Minster Junior School 283 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Write Time 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wilson's School 1,327 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Link School 167 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Howard Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School 382 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School 322 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Regina Coeli Catholic Primary School 369 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Giles School 114 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Whitgift School 1,515 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 10–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Croydon Metropolitan College 5 pupils | Other independent school | 14–35 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harris Academy Purley 1,013 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Heathfield Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon 144 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Saffron Valley Collegiate 64 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Foresters Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Haling Park 414 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wallington Primary Academy 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sherwood Foundation School 204 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bandon Hill Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Beddington Park Academy 350 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School 241 pupils | Other independent school | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Elmhurst School Ltd 126 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Aspire Learning 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 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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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.