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30 nearest schools to FY8 2HQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Poplar House School 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School 575 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Red Rose School 43 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–17 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Anne's College Grammar School 61 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Clifton Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Blackpool St Nicholas CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| AKS Lytham 785 pupils | Other independent school | 0–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lytham St Annes High School 1,588 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Roseacre Primary Academy 540 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ansdell Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Highfield Leadership Academy 751 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 2.0 mi |
| Hawes Side Academy 340 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Spen Brook School 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–17 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Armfield Academy 1,221 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery 312 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Thames Primary Academy 444 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| South Shore Academy 550 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 2.6 mi |
| Lytham Hall Park Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| St George's School A Church of England Academy 1,038 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Waterloo Primary Academy 600 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.8 mi |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy 499 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| The Maple School 49 pupils | Free schools special | 10–16 | Inadequate Report | 3.0 mi |
| Mereside Primary Academy 266 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Blackpool Gateway Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Lytham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 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.