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30 nearest schools to EX8 5JY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lympstone Church of England Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Peter's Preparatory School 283 pupils | Other independent school | 3–13 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Brixington Primary Academy 351 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Exmouth Community College 2,031 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School 611 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Starcross Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Exeter Road Community Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Marpool Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.0 mi |
| Bassetts Farm Primary School 451 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Kenton Primary School 62 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth 185 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Royal Deaf Education Trust 49 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–19 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Cockwood Primary School 86 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Littleham Church of England Primary School 67 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.9 mi |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| The Topsham School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Woodbury Salterton Church of England Primary School 42 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Exminster Community Primary 388 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School 71 pupils | Other independent school | 3–7 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 464 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.0 mi |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy 314 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Clyst St Mary Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Countess Wear Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.3 mi |
| Drake's Church of England Primary School 37 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Chances Educational Support Services 20 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Dawlish College 782 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Kenn Church of England Primary School 91 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.9 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.