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30 nearest schools to NE37 1PN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School 90 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School 333 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Springwell Village Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Village Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Washington Academy 627 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Marlborough Primary School 150 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Roman Road Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hill Top School 127 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Blackfell Primary School 142 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Wessington Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Fell Dyke Community Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| White Mere Community Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington 178 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 320 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary, Wrekenton 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oxclose Primary Academy 183 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oxclose Nursery School 77 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Lingey House Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Barmston Village Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oxclose Community Academy 1,029 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Biddick Primary School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Larkspur Community Primary School 154 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead 1,505 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.9 mi |
| Birtley East Community Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Furrowfield School 101 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Windy Nook Primary School 332 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 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.