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16 nearest schools to IP24 1LH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thetford Academy 1,398 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Drake Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Admirals Academy 201 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Raleigh Infant Academy 143 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Norwich Road Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Damara School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy 330 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Compass Community School Eld Park 23 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–17 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Redcastle Family School 277 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Queensway Junior Academy 141 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.5 mi |
| Queensway Infant Academy 101 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Pinetree School 37 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Elveden Church of England Primary Academy 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.9 mi |
| Glade Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 7.0 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.