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30 nearest schools to MK43 8EG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turvey Primary School 81 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Newton Blossomville Church of England School 7 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lavendon School 152 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Carlton CofE Primary School 87 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Harrold Primary Academy 96 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Olney Middle School 349 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Olney Infant Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.7 mi |
| Bromham CofE Primary School 496 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Oakley Primary Academy 210 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Lincroft Academy 923 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Bozeat Community Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Pinchmill Primary School 88 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Sherington Church of England School 21 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Sharnbrook Academy 1,684 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| North Crawley CofE School 28 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| St James' CofE Academy 194 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Great Denham Primary School 677 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 5.3 mi |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School 67 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Sharnbrook Primary 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Yardley Hastings Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 5.5 mi |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College 1,422 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Kempston Rural Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 5.8 mi |
| Wootton Academy 822 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Rivertree Free School 126 pupils | Free schools special | 2–19 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Greys Education Centre 57 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Kempston Academy 773 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Ridgeway School 125 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy 365 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 6.3 mi |
| Wootton Primary School 731 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 6.3 mi |
| Balliol Primary School 355 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 6.3 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.