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30 nearest schools to NR5 8DX
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Green Primary Academy 148 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.0 mi |
| Earlham Nursery School 78 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Norwich Primary Academy 295 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| City Academy Norwich 674 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Earlham Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 281 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Future Education 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bluebell Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Valley Primary Academy 153 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wensum Junior School 153 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Recreation Road Infant School 328 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Parkside School, Norwich 199 pupils | Foundation special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Nelson Infant School 137 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Avenue Junior School 466 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Clare School 131 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Colman Junior School 209 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk 20 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 114 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Colman Infant School 100 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Nurture Education Trust 39 pupils | Other independent school | 11–17 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy 53 pupils | Academy special converter Boys | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Banks House School 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Norwich High School for Girls GDST 574 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 3–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Mile Cross Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Michael's VA Junior School 423 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School 635 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Costessey Primary School 559 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery 399 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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.