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30 nearest schools to M12 4BA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 946 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.0 mi |
| Progress Schools - Gorton 15 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| All Saints Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Peter's RC High School 1,013 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rodney House School 75 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy 673 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School 330 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton 466 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Music Stuff 71 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Richard's RC Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Gorton Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Armitage CofE Primary School 490 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Old Hall Drive Academy 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Grange School 312 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School 405 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Plymouth Grove Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Longsight Community Primary 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Varna Community Primary School 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Connell Co-Op College 918 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cedar Mount Academy 724 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Melland High School 256 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Brigid's RC Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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.