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30 nearest schools to MK18 4QN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finmere Church of England Primary School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Roundwood Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Royal Latin School 1,326 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| George Grenville Academy 186 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Buckingham School 1,110 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Beachborough School 407 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Buckingham Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Lace Hill Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Stowe School 876 pupils | Other independent school | 12–19 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Bourton Meadow Academy 571 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Maids Moreton Church of England School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.3 mi |
| Akeley Wood Senior School 380 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Twyford C of E School 102 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Padbury Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Fringford Church of England Primary School 82 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School 217 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Winchester House School 355 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Brackley Church of England Junior School 225 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Thornborough Infant School 31 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Waynflete Infants' School 140 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Requires improvement Report | 5.5 mi |
| Bracken Leas Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.7 mi |
| Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery 122 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| The Radstone Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.8 mi |
| Akeley Wood Junior School 234 pupils | Other independent school | 1–11 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| East Claydon Church of England School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.8 mi |
| Bardwell School 121 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 6.8 mi |
| Glory Farm Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 6.9 mi |
| Gagle Brook Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 7.0 mi |
| Southwold Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 7.0 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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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.