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30 nearest schools to MK8 0PZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the Sower Ecumenical Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Hazeley Academy 1,594 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Woodlands School 239 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oakhill Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–17 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Primary School 672 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Denbigh School 1,778 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Long Meadow School 358 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Glastonbury Thorn School 136 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oxley Park Academy 695 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Loughton School 466 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Watling Academy 1,767 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Loughton Manor First School 206 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Holmwood School 201 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ashbrook School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Shenley Brook End School 1,845 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Two Mile Ash School 649 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Watling Primary School 327 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Redwood Park School 37 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Whaddon CofE School 45 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| Merebrook Infant School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Fairfields Primary School 603 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Howe Park School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Emerson Valley School 449 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Priory Rise School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Giles Brook Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Bradwell Village School 200 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Summerfield School 323 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Priory Common School 61 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic School 1,890 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 2.3 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.