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30 nearest schools to E12 5FB
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dersingham Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre 175 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sheringham Primary School 585 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sir John Heron Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Little Ilford School 1,781 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Uphall Primary School 865 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Essex Primary School 807 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Avenue Primary School 468 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cleveland Road Primary School 899 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Salisbury Primary School 486 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kensington Primary School 628 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Apex Primary School 109 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Read Academy Education 280 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford 743 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Al Madina School for Girls 87 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Northbury Primary School 832 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 558 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Winston Way Academy 616 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Apex Secondary School for Boys 39 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 33 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Monega Primary School 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Plashet, City of London Academy 1,469 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Christchurch Primary School 1,084 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Loxford School 2,799 pupils | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre 21 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 14–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lathom Junior School 489 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Highlands Primary School 676 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Gordon Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Altmore Infant School 514 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.1 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.