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30 nearest schools to IG1 2WS
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Way Academy 616 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Gordon Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Christchurch Primary School 1,084 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cleveland Road Primary School 899 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1,777 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford 743 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oak House School | Other independent special school | 10–17 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy 1,132 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Seven Kings School 2,189 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Read Academy Education 280 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 558 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Loxford School 2,799 pupils | All-through | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre 21 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 14–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Apex Primary School 109 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| South Park Primary School 592 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Apex Secondary School for Boys 39 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 33 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Uphall Primary School 865 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Aldborough Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Downshall Primary School 501 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre 175 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sheringham Primary School 585 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dersingham Primary School 591 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Al Madina School for Girls 87 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Newbury Park Primary School 752 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mayespark Primary School 555 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Endeavour House School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Highlands Primary School 676 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 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.