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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to LU3 3SS
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Primary Academy 422 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Parklea Primary School 547 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lea Manor High School 916 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Waulud Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lealands High School 1,025 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woodlands Secondary School 262 pupils | Community special school | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bramingham Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Meads Primary School 513 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 120 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Pirton Hill Primary School 392 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Grasmere Nursery School 199 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| King's House Moorlands 190 pupils | Other independent school | 5–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Sundon Lower School 63 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Warden Hill Junior School 418 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Warden Hill Infant Academy 277 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Norton Road Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Icknield Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Leagrave Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College 1,655 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School 873 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Challney High School for Girls 1,062 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Al Hikmah Boys School 141 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Icknield High School 1,452 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| William Austin Junior School 498 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Chalton Lower School 65 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Ferrars Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Challney High School for Boys 1,197 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 mi |
| Pastures Way Nursery School 125 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.9 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.