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30 nearest schools to DY8 2EA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 174 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Old Swinford Hospital 1,036 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Greenfield Primary School 275 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Redhill School 1,204 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gig Mill Primary School 535 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blackwater Academy Stourbridge 10 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pedmore CE Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy 329 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Pedmore High School 647 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Rufford Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Ridge Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ridgewood High School 641 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Peters Hill Primary School 722 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hob Green Primary School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Haybridge High School and Sixth Form 1,226 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hagley Catholic High School 1,088 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Amblecote Primary School 299 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Hagley Primary School 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St James's CofE Primary School 390 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wollescote Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Thorns Primary School 190 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Old Park School | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Brook Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy 861 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Ashwood Park Primary School 293 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Withymoor Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Hawbush Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.3 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.