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30 nearest schools to ME3 9HR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Peninsula East 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Leigh Beck Junior School 319 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy 342 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Leigh Academy High Halstow 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.0 mi |
| Athena School 2 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–17 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Castle View School 1,098 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 4.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 200 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| William Read Primary Academy 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery 216 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| Leigh North Street Primary School 612 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Winter Gardens Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Compass Community School Boleyn Park 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| St Bernard's High School 1,001 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| The Cornelius Vermuyden School | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 5.1 mi |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy 644 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Saint Pierre School 106 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| St. Michael's School 184 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 303 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 546 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| West Leigh Junior School 526 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 5.3 mi |
| West Leigh Infant School 360 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School 450 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Estuary High School 5 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 13–18 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Rose Street Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.3 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.