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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to DL3 7AU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| George Dent Nursery School 97 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Abbey Junior School 362 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Polam Hall School 842 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reid Street Primary School 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Abbey Infants' School 264 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School 282 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Borough Road Nursery School 109 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Carmel College 1,367 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Mowden Infant School 169 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Skerne Park Academy 248 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mowden Junior School 295 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Northwood Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Marchbank Free School 63 pupils | Free schools special | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Rise Carr College 67 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Rydal Academy 584 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Gurney Pease Academy 191 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hummersknott Academy 1,215 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy 587 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Heathfield Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wyvern Academy 464 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Longfield Academy 660 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 342 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Embleton View 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 1.7 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.