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30 nearest schools to MK18 3GH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School 681 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Furze Down School 223 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Winslow Church of England School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Great Horwood Church of England School 113 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Swanbourne Church of England VA School 123 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Swanbourne House School 295 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| East Claydon Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Mursley Church of England School 45 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Padbury Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| North Marston Church of England School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Thornborough Infant School 31 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School 217 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Whaddon CofE School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.4 mi |
| Lace Hill Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Drayton Parslow Village School 38 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Whitchurch Combined School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Priory Rise School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Bourton Meadow Academy 571 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Thornton College 315 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Giles Brook Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.1 mi |
| Newton Longville Church of England Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Buckingham School 1,110 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Royal Latin School 1,326 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Quainton Church of England School 175 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England Combined School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Oxley Park Academy 695 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| George Grenville Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Buckingham Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–17 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding 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.