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18 nearest schools to EX33 1JT
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgeham Church of England Primary School 76 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Kingsacre Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Caen Community Primary School 328 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Woolacombe School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Southmead School 341 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Braunton Academy 828 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| West Down School 95 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Marwood School 72 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.5 mi |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy 1,016 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 5.9 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 6.5 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 6.6 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 6.8 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 6.9 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 6.9 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.