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30 nearest schools to M27 6JU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Swinton 931 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Mossfield Primary School 279 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barton Moss Education Centre | Secure units Boys | 10–17 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's RC Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Clifton Primary School 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mark's RC Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wardley CofE Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Deans Primary School 451 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edintervention School | Other independent special school | 14–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Charles' RC Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moorside High School 1,129 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Silverdale | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Moorside Primary School 609 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School 1,078 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Grosvenor Road Primary School 554 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Springwood Primary School 380 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Broadoak Primary School 479 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Luke's RC Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Spindle Point Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Light Oaks Infant School 255 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College 216 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Monton Green Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Light Oaks Junior School 355 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oakwood Academy 351 pupils | Academy special converter | 9–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ellesmere Park High School 818 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Bridgewater School 439 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Co-op Academy Walkden 1,414 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.8 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.