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30 nearest schools to M5 4AL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School 629 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 511 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK 989 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Willow Tree Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Albion Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 464 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Quayside School | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Angel Meadow School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| King of Kings 28 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Friars Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| River View Community Primary School 521 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Acer Academy, Salford 38 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Edstart 94 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Sebastian's RC Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Crown Street Primary School 80 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Buile Hill Academy 870 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Old Trafford Community Academy 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Tiferes 387 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lower Kersal Community Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Wilfrid's RC Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Boniface RC Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Abbey College Manchester 155 pupils | Other independent school | 14–23 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Alphonsus RC Primary School 167 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 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.