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30 nearest schools to NN3 3QF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbours Primary Academy 333 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.0 mi |
| Weston Favell Academy 1,431 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Headlands Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lumbertubs Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Billing Brook Special School 257 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Boothville Primary School 601 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thorplands Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eastfield Academy 221 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Northampton Academy 1,712 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woodvale Primary Academy 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lings Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School 912 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Edgewood School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| On Track Education Northampton 44 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Parklands Nursery School 57 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Parklands Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication 106 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Standens Barn Primary School 327 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cedar Road Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kings Meadow School 53 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Northampton School for Girls 1,670 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bridgewater Primary School 650 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Blackthorn Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Wallace Road Nursery School 47 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Kingsley Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Northampton School 650 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Abington Vale Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Rectory Farm Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good 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.