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30 nearest schools to DH2 1EZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelton Community Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston 217 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ouston Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School 266 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Barley Mow Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bullion Lane Primary School 292 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hermitage Academy 881 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| West Pelton Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Newker Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Cestria Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Portobello Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Park View School 1,631 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley 105 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy 1,334 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Red Rose Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Rickleton Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley 68 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Ravensworth Terrace Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Kibblesworth Academy 126 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Beamish Primary School 48 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Holley Park Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Birtley East Community Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Edmondsley Primary Academy 163 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Lambton Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oxclose Community Academy 1,029 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oxclose Primary Academy 183 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Oxclose Nursery School 77 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Blackfell Primary School 142 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.0 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.