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22 nearest schools to DT11 8JZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durweston Church of England Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bryanston School 776 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hanford School 69 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 7–13 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Milldown CofE Academy 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| The Blandford School 1,103 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| The Forum Centre 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School 411 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| The Forum School 31 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Clayesmore School 414 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Downlands Community School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.8 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| William Barnes Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Yewstock School 167 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Dunbury Church of England Academy 131 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| The Luccombe Hub 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| Sturminster Newton High School 605 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| Milton Abbey School 190 pupils | Other independent school | 13–19 | Report | 5.8 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.