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12 nearest schools to NR21 0NJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Stibbard Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery 208 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy 65 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Hindringham Church of England Primary School 35 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Astley Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Fakenham Junior School 257 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Duke of Lancaster School 107 pupils | Free schools special | 5–16 | Requires improvement Report | 4.4 mi |
| Fakenham Academy 723 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Foulsham Primary School Academy 61 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Walsingham CE VA Primary School 30 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.1 mi |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy 55 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Brisley Church of England Primary Academy 67 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.2 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.