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30 nearest schools to MK41 7FZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School 775 pupils | Other independent school | 0–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Bedford Modern School 1,219 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edith Cavell Primary School 292 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School 350 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Livingstone Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 297 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School 893 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Polam School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 1–9 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Brickhill Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bedford School 994 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 7–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Priory Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College 1,422 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Hills Academy 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hazeldene School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Castle Newnham School 624 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Goldington Academy 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bedford Free School 536 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| St James' CofE Academy 194 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Bedford Girls' School 843 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 7–18 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Mark Rutherford School 1,150 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Peter Pan Nursery School 118 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Cauldwell School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St John's School 178 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Lincroft Academy 923 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 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.