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30 nearest schools to CR0 5AQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applegarth Academy 396 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Addington Valley Academy 140 pupils | Free schools special | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Hill Academy 263 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Forestdale Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Quest Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Red Gates School 160 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Quest Academy 853 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Forest Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Tudor Academy 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Courtwood Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Benson 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School 967 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Shirley High School Performing Arts College 800 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School 325 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Beckmead Park Academy 114 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Rowdown Primary School 316 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Royal Russell School 1,296 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Lodge Primary School 565 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Wickham Park School | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Glebe School 288 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Greenvale Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hawes Down Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St David's Prep 204 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Trinity School 1,047 pupils | Other independent school | 10–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Wickham Common Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Bridge School | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Croydon High School 773 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Orchard Park High School 675 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 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.