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30 nearest schools to DH3 4JL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumley Infant and Nursery School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Lumley Junior School 186 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Woodlea Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Red Rose Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Park View School 1,631 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cestria Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bournmoor Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dubmire Primary 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Newker Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Bullion Lane Primary School 292 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hermitage Academy 881 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| West Rainton Primary School 148 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Nettlesworth Primary School 105 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Rickleton Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Burnside Academy Inspires 174 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| East Rainton Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Kepier 1,131 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Shiney Row Primary School 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 291 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Newbottle Primary Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Barnwell Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.1 mi |
| Finchale Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Bernard Gilpin Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.1 mi |
| Houghton Le Spring Nursery School 142 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| The Poplars 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Fatfield Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| New Penshaw Academy 112 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 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.