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30 nearest schools to M25 1BP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School, Prestwich 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Heys School 546 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Our Lady of Grace RC Primary School 278 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cloughside College 17 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Heaton Park Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Park View Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Manchester Mesivta School 233 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Hilda's Church of England Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy 1,032 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Butterstile Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Whitefield Community Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy 437 pupils | Primary Girls | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Yesoiday Hatorah Boys Academy 423 pupils | Primary Boys | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Higher Lane Primary School 491 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sedgley Park Community Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Parrenthorn High School 1,025 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Philips High School 868 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ribble Drive Community Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ahavas Torah Boys Academy 73 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Philip's RC Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Me'or High School 59 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ateres Elisheva 182 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Manchester Junior Girls' School 232 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bowker Vale Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Mersey Drive Community Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Manchester Jewish School for Special Education 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–25 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 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.