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30 nearest schools to IG3 9HF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Primary School 592 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Oak House School | Other independent special school | 10–17 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1,777 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Mayespark Primary School 555 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School 338 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Gordon Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Endeavour House School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 0.5 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 |
| Winston Way Academy 616 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 |
| Manor Primary School 1,135 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Eastcourt Independent School 107 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Goodmayes Primary School 643 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 558 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Becontree Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Aldborough Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Downshall Primary School 501 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Seven Kings School 2,189 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| SENARP Vibe Independent School | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Manor Junior School 590 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College 2,418 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cleveland Road Primary School 899 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Christchurch Primary School 1,084 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Barley Lane Primary School 840 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Farnham Green Primary School 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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.