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12 nearest schools to DL8 5HY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wensleydale School 407 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Leyburn Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Spennithorne Church of England VA Infant School 54 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School 47 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School 86 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Carnagill Community Primary School 134 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Wavell Community Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 6.0 mi |
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Cambrai Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 6.1 mi |
| Risedale School 467 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 6.3 mi |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School 154 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.4 mi |
| Reeth Community Infant School 63 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | 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.