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30 nearest schools to MK18 3EN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Church of England School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School 681 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Furze Down School 223 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School 123 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Swanbourne House School 295 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Great Horwood Church of England School 113 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Mursley Church of England School 45 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| East Claydon Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| North Marston Church of England School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Padbury Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Thornborough Infant School 31 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Drayton Parslow Village School 38 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Whaddon CofE School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.3 mi |
| Whitchurch Combined School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School 217 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Priory Rise School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Newton Longville Church of England Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Combined School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Giles Brook Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.9 mi |
| Lace Hill Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Oxley Park Academy 695 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Thornton College 315 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Quainton Church of England School 175 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Bourton Meadow Academy 571 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–17 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Chestnuts Primary School 400 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Shenley Brook End School 1,845 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Long Meadow School 358 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Howe Park School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| The Woodlands School 239 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 5.7 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.