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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to DA8 1JE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Barnehurst Junior School 240 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Barnehurst Infant School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Belmont Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bursted Wood Primary School 621 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Leigh Academy Bexley 873 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woodside Academy 206 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lime Wood Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Break Through School 39 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fairford Academy Barnehurst 452 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 498 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lessness Heath Primary School 638 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere 1,028 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Pelham Primary School 394 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lift Bexleyheath 1,474 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bedonwell Junior School 460 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cornerstone School 112 pupils | Free schools special | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Peareswood Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Upland Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Belvedere Infant School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Belvedere Junior School 326 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Mayplace Primary School 623 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brampton Primary Academy 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Catherine's Catholic School 1,021 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Gravel Hill Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 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.