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30 nearest schools to LS26 8EX
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Academy 1,132 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.0 mi |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Rothwell Primary School 310 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Oulton Primary School 304 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Kingsland Primary School 201 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Carlton Primary School 323 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell 183 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Woodlesford Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy 63 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Victoria Junior School 97 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Rodillian Academy 1,615 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 mi |
| Robin Hood Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School 151 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 2.5 mi |
| Rooks Nest Academy 368 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Methley Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Thorpe Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Clapgate Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Swillington Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Altofts Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Sharp Lane Primary School 570 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Broomfield South SILC 289 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Outwood Grange Academy 1,900 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Meadowcroft School 128 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Springwell Leeds Academy 356 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 5–16 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Newton Hill Community School 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.1 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.