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30 nearest schools to L23 4UL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic High School 1,012 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit 3 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Newfield School 129 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chesterfield High School 1,692 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Forefield Junior School 362 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Crosby High School 173 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School 318 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Great Crosby Catholic Primary School 725 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Michaels Church of England Academy 547 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate Report | 1.0 mi |
| Olsen House School 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Valewood Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| SENDSCOPE 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–15 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy 613 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St. Mary's College 818 pupils | Other independent school | 0–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Waterside Academy 84 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Grange Primary School 288 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School 153 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Merchant Taylors' Schools 844 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hatton Hill Primary School 314 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Academy 151 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Netherton Moss Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Litherland High School 761 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Litherland Moss Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Rowan Park School 325 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Waterloo Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 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.