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30 nearest schools to M5 5DP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Academy, Salford 38 pupils | Free schools special | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Quayside School | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| King of Kings 28 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Willow Tree Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK 464 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lark Hill Community Primary School 629 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Family VA RC Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| All Hallows RC High School 752 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Buile Hill Academy 870 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oasis Academy MediaCityUK 989 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre 511 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Arbour Academy 44 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Light Oaks Infant School 255 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Light Oaks Junior School 355 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Summerville Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Albion Academy 879 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School 105 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Luke's RC Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Ellesmere Park High School 818 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Sebastian's RC Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Edstart 94 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Mary's RC Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oakwood Academy 351 pupils | Academy special converter | 9–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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.