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30 nearest schools to MK18 2ED
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornborough Infant School 31 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Thornton College 315 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Akeley Wood Junior School 234 pupils | Other independent school | 1–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Bourton Meadow Academy 571 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Buckingham Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Lace Hill Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Buckingham School 1,110 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| George Grenville Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Royal Latin School 1,326 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Padbury Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Akeley Wood Senior School 380 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Deanshanger Primary School 257 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Elizabeth Woodville School 1,124 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Great Horwood Church of England School 113 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Stowe School 876 pupils | Other independent school | 12–19 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Roundwood Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Old Stratford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Whaddon CofE School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.5 mi |
| Russell Street School 192 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 4.6 mi |
| Fairfields Primary School 603 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Watling Academy 1,767 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 4.7 mi |
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School 681 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| Watling Primary School 327 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| The Woodlands School 239 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Whitehouse Primary School 672 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–17 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| The Hazeley Academy 1,594 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 5.0 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.