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30 nearest schools to DA12 1LU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Chantry Community Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Pier View Academy 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–25 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wrotham Road Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Gravesend Grammar School 1,495 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend 869 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Catholic Comprehensive 1,335 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bronte School 147 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend 1,398 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Whitehill Primary School 515 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westcourt Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Saint George's Church of England School 1,631 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Estuary Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Copperfield Academy 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Northfleet Nursery School 93 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Shears Green Infant School 258 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Tymberwood Academy 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Shears Green Junior School 493 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ifield School 282 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| King's Farm Primary School 468 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Riverview Academy 784 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Northfleet Technology College 974 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Thamesview School 978 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Northfleet School for Girls 1,312 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet 217 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Painters Ash Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 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.