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16 nearest schools to NR17 1DW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy 71 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Thompson Primary School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery 99 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Rocklands Community Primary School 73 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Wayland Academy 564 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School 261 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery 234 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Watton Junior School 311 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Great Ellingham Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Parker's Church of England Primary Academy 93 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Rosecroft Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.5 mi |
| Kingsbrook School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Hingham Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 5.9 mi |
| Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Aurora Eccles School 223 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 6.6 mi |
| Aurora White House School 71 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 6.6 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.