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25 nearest schools to ME13 9RQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling Church of England Primary School 86 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Sheldwich Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Chilham, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 81 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Hope View School 106 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 7–18 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| The Abbey School 1,061 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Inadequate Report | 3.0 mi |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Lorenden Preparatory School 113 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School 1,156 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Hernhill Church of England Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Graveney Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Davington Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Bysing Wood Primary School 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Chartham Primary School 380 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Challock Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.3 mi |
| Eastling Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Luddenham School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School 204 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Blean Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.9 mi |
| Petham Primary School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.6 mi |
| ISP School 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 6.6 mi |
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School 621 pupils | Primary | 1–11 | Report | 6.8 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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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
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.