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30 nearest schools to EX33 2BU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead School 341 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Braunton Academy 828 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Caen Community Primary School 328 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsacre Primary School 177 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Georgeham Church of England Primary School 76 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Sticklepath Community Primary Academy 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Pilton Community College 1,165 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| On Track Education Barnstaple 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| The Shoreline Academy 42 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Marwood School 72 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.1 mi |
| Appledore School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| West Down School 95 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| Pathfield School 183 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy 261 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| Pilton Infants' School 172 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Yeo Valley Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Ashleigh CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.0 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple 214 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| The Park Community School 1,408 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Woolacombe School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Newport Community School Primary Academy 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Eden Park Academy 118 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.4 mi |
| Holywell Church of England School 86 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| The Lampard Community School 196 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.7 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.