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30 nearest schools to NR3 1AN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College 1,085 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Norwich School 1,112 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School 635 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Charles Darwin Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Free School Norwich 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| George White Junior School 218 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery 399 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Angel Road Junior School 192 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Angel Road Infant School 155 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 114 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1,613 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lionwood Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sewell Park Academy 775 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Nelson Infant School 137 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Avenue Junior School 466 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Parkside School, Norwich 199 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Recreation Road Infant School 328 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wensum Junior School 153 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Norwich Steiner School 92 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School 428 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lakenham Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 574 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hewett Academy 543 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich 110 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 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.