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25 nearest schools to NE43 7HL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomley First School 99 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mickley First School 61 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ovingham Middle School 344 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Ovingham Church of England First School 107 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School 64 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Prudhoe Castle First School 74 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Mowden Hall School 211 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Prudhoe 144 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Highfield Middle School 365 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Prudhoe West Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Prudhoe Community High School 680 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Whittonstall First School 67 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Adderlane Academy 107 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Chopwell Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School 143 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Wylam First School 131 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Ebchester CofE Primary School 77 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| Corbridge Middle School 367 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Outstanding Report | 4.8 mi |
| St Agnes' Catholic Primary School, Crawcrook 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Emmaville Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Slaley First School 40 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Shotley Bridge Primary School 344 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Heddon-on-the-Wall, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.9 mi |
| Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.9 mi |
| Hassockfield Secure Training Centre | Secure units | 12–15 | Report | 6.1 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.