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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
27 nearest schools to DL2 3JU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staindrop Academy 504 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Highcroft School 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Cockfield Primary School 115 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Ingleton CofE Primary School 48 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Butterknowle Primary School 54 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.5 mi |
| Evenwood Church of England Primary School 97 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool 42 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Ramshaw Primary School 54 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form 684 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Barnard Castle School 558 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.8 mi |
| Woodland Primary School 25 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle 103 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Copeland Road Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery 161 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Toft Hill Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School 68 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| St Helen Auckland Community Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 6.7 mi |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 7.0 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 7.0 mi |
| Aclet Close Nursery School 70 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Report | 7.1 mi |
| Bishop Barrington Academy 599 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 7.1 mi |
| St Anne's CofE Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 7.2 mi |
| Evergreen Primary School 211 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 7.2 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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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.