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30 nearest schools to NG18 5BA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaindale School 95 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Pollyteach Limited 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ravenshead CofE Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Abbey Gates Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| High Oakham Primary School 477 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Hill Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield 180 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery 218 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Bracken Hill School 176 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–18 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| King Edward Primary School & Nursery 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Wynndale Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Heathlands Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School 435 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Dawn House School 113 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–19 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Kingsway Primary School 252 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Asquith Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.6 mi |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Sutton Road Primary School 537 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Longdale Lodge Outdoor Learning Centre | Other independent special school | 8–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Outwood Academy Kirkby 523 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Mansfield Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| The Joseph Whitaker School 1,361 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School 366 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Tree Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| Hillocks Primary Academy 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| Sherwood Church Academy 1,008 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Aurora Mansfield School 145 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Horizons Academy | Free schools special | 7–19 | Report | 3.1 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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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.