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30 nearest schools to M20 4PG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit 115 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Old Moat Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Withington Girls' School 733 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 7–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Didsbury CE Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ladybarn Primary School 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cavendish Primary School 576 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mauldeth Road Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Didsbury High School 1,220 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Burnage Academy for Boys 1,021 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Birches School 168 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Beaver Road Primary School 1,084 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Manchester High School for Girls 913 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Bernard's RC Primary School Manchester 154 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School 206 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wilbraham Primary School 579 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Green End Primary School 492 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Whalley Range 11-18 High School 1,712 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School 175 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls 264 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lancasterian School 196 pupils | Community special school | 3–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Didsbury CofE Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-Rusholme 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Acacias Community Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Cringle Brook Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| CHS South 1,177 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central 1,049 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 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.