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20 nearest schools to IP29 5AU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.2 mi |
| Ickworth Park Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Sexton's Manor Primary School 165 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Kennett Primary School 130 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Howard Community Academy 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Abbey Gardens School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College 1,163 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Cheveley CofE Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 301 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| The Albany | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 5.3 mi |
| St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 168 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.3 mi |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School 657 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| King Edward VI CEVC School 1,189 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic School 968 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| St Christopher's CEVCP School 389 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Tollgate Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Wickhambrook Primary Academy 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Culford School 863 pupils | Other independent school | 1–19 | Report | 6.0 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.