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30 nearest schools to MK43 9LY
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College 749 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School 563 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School 624 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wootton Academy 822 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wootton Primary School 731 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Lidlington Primary School 92 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Kempston Academy 773 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Ridgeway School 125 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 2.7 mi |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Kempston Rural Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Balliol Primary School 355 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| The Firs Lower School 350 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Alameda Middle School 720 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Greys Education Centre 57 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Daubeney Academy 576 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Russell Lower School 437 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Holywell School 668 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy 365 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.4 mi |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy 511 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Rivertree Free School 126 pupils | Free schools special | 2–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Camestone School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Grange Academy 161 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–18 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Great Denham Primary School 677 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.0 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.