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30 nearest schools to NE6 5RD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood Primary School 598 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Jesmond Park Academy 2,092 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Chillingham Road Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cragside Primary School 410 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Heaton 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Benton Park Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Benfield School 819 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hotspur Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Walkergate Community School 616 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Jesmond Primary School 605 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newcastle Preparatory School 241 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Newcastle High School for Girls GDST 660 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic School 1,462 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Royal Grammar School 1,332 pupils | Other independent school | 7–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Northern Counties School 89 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 3–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Byker Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Benton House School 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–14 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| South Gosforth First School 325 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Welbeck Academy 459 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Western Community Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hopespring Newcastle 14 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Monkchester Road Nursery School 125 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (Aided) 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Redesdale Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sir Charles Parsons School 214 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 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.