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30 nearest schools to OL1 3SQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.0 mi |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Westwood Boys School 44 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| SEE (Oldham) 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Springboard Project 155 pupils | Free schools special | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Northmoor Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Greenhill Academy 524 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 950 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mayfield Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Richmond Academy 389 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greenacres Primary Academy 254 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Willowpark Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sapience Girls Academy 51 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westwood Academy 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School 365 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Littlemoor Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Westwood High 349 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Broadfield Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 491 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ellen House Secondary 54 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 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.