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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
19 nearest schools to EX39 3AR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford College 1,455 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Kingsley School Devon 447 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| West Croft School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Helen's Church of England School 204 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School 184 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School 110 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Appledore School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Monkleigh Primary School 137 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School 49 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.9 mi |
| Parkham Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Atlantic Academy 242 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Fremington Primary School 309 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Great Torrington School 863 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School 476 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Roundswell Community Primary Academy 345 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 6.4 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.