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30 nearest schools to MK45 5FN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School 115 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Flitwick Lower School 336 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Kingsmoor Lower School 167 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Academy 645 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Harlington Upper School 1,156 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Templefield Lower School 290 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Harlington Lower School 130 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Greenfield CofE VC Lower School 145 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Russell Lower School 437 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Parkfields Middle School 460 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| The Firs Lower School 350 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Alameda Middle School 720 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Silsoe CofE VC Lower School 251 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Toddington St George Church of England School 341 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Eversholt Lower School 68 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Sundon Lower School 63 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Maulden Lower School 166 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Ramsey Manor Lower School 293 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Orchard School & Nursery 91 pupils | Other independent school | 0–9 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Arnold Academy 704 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Esland Bedford School 41 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Chalton Lower School 65 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Ridgmont Lower School 11 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Requires improvement Report | 4.1 mi |
| St Mary's VA CofE Lower School 134 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Whitefield Primary Academy 422 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Parklea Primary School 547 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| Lealands High School 1,025 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Lidlington Primary School 92 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Thornhill Primary School 516 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.9 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.