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30 nearest schools to HP3 8DW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Reddings Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lime Walk Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Adeyfield Academy 858 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Longdean School 1,436 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woodfield School 125 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 11 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chambersbury Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Broadfield Academy 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Belswains Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Tudor Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School 237 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Nash Mills Church of England Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Jupiter Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| George Street Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Abbot's Hill School 380 pupils | Other independent school | 0–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Yewtree Primary School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Heath Lane Nursery School 68 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| South Hill Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Hemel Hempstead School 1,287 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Two Waters Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hammond Academy 308 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lockers Park School 152 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 5–14 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Collett School 128 pupils | Community special school | 4–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Gade Valley Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Laureate Academy 703 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Boxmoor Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 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.