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30 nearest schools to CT4 5JL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barham Church of England Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School 79 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Petham Primary School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury 1,116 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys 1,226 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 1,258 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Hawthorn 7 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Aylesham Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| The Worthgate School 270 pupils | Other independent school | 13–22 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Newingate School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Barton Manor School 596 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Nicholas' School 402 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| The Orchard School 119 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–16 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham 140 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Wincheap Foundation Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Barton Court Grammar School 995 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Haven Nook 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Elham Church of England Primary School 82 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| The King's School Canterbury 985 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury 210 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Littlebourne Church of England Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| The Canterbury Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School 45 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| The Canterbury Academy 1,984 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 4.8 mi |
| Parkside Community Foundation Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.9 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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