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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to MK5 6NJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury Thorn School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Long Meadow School 358 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Denbigh School 1,778 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shenley Brook End School 1,845 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Loughton School 466 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oxley Park Academy 695 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–17 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Redwood Park School 37 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Hazeley Academy 1,594 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Merebrook Infant School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Woodlands School 239 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Loughton Manor First School 206 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Emerson Valley School 449 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Park School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Holmwood School 201 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Primary School 672 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Two Mile Ash School 649 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Giles Brook Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ashbrook School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Cold Harbour Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic School 1,890 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Romans Field School 95 pupils | Community special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Milton Keynes Preparatory School 362 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Priory Rise School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Barleyhurst Park Primary 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oldbrook First School and Nursery 181 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Watling Academy 1,767 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| New Chapter Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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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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.