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30 nearest schools to NN1 2JW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| New Horizons Academy 50 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Northampton International Academy 1,754 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hampton Bridge School 33 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The CE Academy 124 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 98 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bosworth Independent School 220 pupils | Other independent school | 11–22 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Earl Spencer Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital and Outreach Education 7 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy 1,278 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Fairfields School 124 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Delapre Primary School 539 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Northgate School Academy Trust 289 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Cambian Northampton School 30 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Barry Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Chiltern Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School 471 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School 282 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus 163 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Gloucester Nursery School 84 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.5 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.