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30 nearest schools to CT3 1XS
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littlebourne Church of England Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wingham Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Junior King's School 333 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Orion Spires 620 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Water Meadows Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School 414 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Barton Manor School 596 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury 1,116 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1,258 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| The Worthgate School 270 pupils | Other independent school | 13–22 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Barton Court Grammar School 995 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Newingate School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Preston Primary School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 210 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School 48 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| The King's School Canterbury 985 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys 1,226 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Aylesham Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| St Nicholas' School 402 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Haven Nook 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| The Orchard School 119 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–16 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Stephen's Junior School 400 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Stephen's Infant School 263 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 3.9 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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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.