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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to FY4 2AR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Academy 550 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Thames Primary Academy 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Waterloo Primary Academy 600 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Armfield Academy 1,221 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| BFC School 24 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hawes Side Academy 340 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Spen Brook School 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Revoe Learning Academy 436 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highfield Leadership Academy 751 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy 499 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Roseacre Primary Academy 540 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Educational Diversity 137 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 6–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery 312 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Park Community Academy 340 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodlands School 111 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy 1,038 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Blackpool Skills Academy 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Stanley Primary School 605 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Tower Learning Centre Independent School 19 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Mereside Primary Academy 266 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Maple School 49 pupils | Free schools special | 10–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.7 mi |
| Devonshire Primary Academy 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Academy 1,188 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.3 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.