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30 nearest schools to GL6 8FW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bussage Church of England Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Thomas Keble School 718 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Eastcombe Primary School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chalford Hill Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oakridge Parochial School 29 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School 60 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Thrupp School 157 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Sladewood Academy 64 pupils | Free schools special | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School 115 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy 260 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Stroud Valley Community Primary School 252 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Uplands Community Primary School 131 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| The Rosary Catholic Primary School 135 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Rose's Special School 75 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 2–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Rodborough Community Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Gastrells Community Primary School 172 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Cotswold Chine School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Amberley Parochial School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School 135 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Beaudesert Park School 344 pupils | Other independent school | 3–13 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Stroud High School 1,144 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 3.1 mi |
| Marling School 1,082 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Lift Callowell 134 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 3.3 mi |
| Archway School 1,053 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| The Acorn School 87 pupils | Other independent school | 6–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Sapperton Church of England Primary School 51 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Avening Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Whiteshill Primary School 98 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Cashes Green Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 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.