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30 nearest schools to EX5 5DL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton St Cyres Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Thomas Hall School 438 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.8 mi |
| Hayward's Primary School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Exwick Heights Primary School 496 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 85 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Thorverton Church of England Primary School 110 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's 1,096 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Landscore Primary School 276 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 175 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Stoke Hill Junior School 349 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| St David's CofE Primary School 91 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Exeter Mathematics School 128 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School 284 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Sandford School 74 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Barley Lane School 80 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–16 | Requires improvement Report | 4.2 mi |
| Montgomery Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Torlands Academy 2 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Bowhill Primary School 451 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Exeter Cathedral School 152 pupils | Other independent school | 3–13 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 131 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Newtown Primary School 128 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.4 mi |
| St Thomas Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| The Maynard School 410 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 4–19 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Ladysmith Junior School 340 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.6 mi |
| Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 4.7 mi |
| Tedburn St Mary School 86 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Willowbrook School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.8 mi |
| St James School 985 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.8 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.