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20 nearest schools to NE45 5JQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School 143 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Corbridge Middle School 367 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beaufront First School 62 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School 64 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Mowden Hall School 211 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Hexham Priory School 130 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Hexham First School 68 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham 81 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| The Sele First School 390 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Acomb First School 58 pupils | Primary | 4–9 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham 168 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Queen Elizabeth High School 1,299 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Hexham Middle School 619 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Broomley First School 99 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Slaley First School 40 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Mickley First School 61 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School 28 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Humshaugh Church of England First School 42 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Whittonstall First School 67 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Good Report | 6.9 mi |
| Chollerton Church of England Aided First School 31 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 7.2 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.