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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
19 nearest schools to DT8 3BY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy 140 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Beaminster School 673 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mountjoy School 112 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 132 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.4 mi |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust 11 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 11–18 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 33 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.3 mi |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy 756 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy 72 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School 100 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.9 mi |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 154 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Maiden Beech Academy 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Perrott Hill School Limited 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Bridport Primary School 267 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Wadham School 763 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.6 mi |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy 43 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement 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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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.