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30 nearest schools to NE63 9LR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| NCEA Castle School 158 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School 448 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School 980 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Central Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gust Independent School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–17 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ashington Academy 964 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Stakeford Primary School 162 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Bothal Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ringway Primary School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Mowbray Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Cleaswell Hill School 261 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Cambois Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School 125 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Bedlington Station Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Choppington Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bedlington Academy 822 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Linton Primary School 36 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Ellington Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Stead Lane Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Morpeth Road Academy 253 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.3 mi |
| The Dales School 236 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Horton Grange Primary School 550 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.4 mi |
| Bedlington Whitley Memorial Church of England Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.6 mi |
| Malvin's Close Academy 437 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.7 mi |
| Pegswood Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Meadowdale Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.7 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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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.