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30 nearest schools to OL2 5DH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's CofE (Aided) Primary School 290 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| E-ACT the Oldham Academy North 1,258 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ss Aidan and Oswald's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Supreme Start Ltd 5 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St. Paul's CofE Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Royton Hall Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thorp Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blackshaw Lane Primary & Nursery School 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy 975 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Burnley Brow Community School 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| SEE (Oldham) 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | 5–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ellen House Secondary 54 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Path 4 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Chadderton Preparatory School 121 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bare Trees Primary School 636 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Northmoor Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Junior, Infant and Nursery School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fir Bank Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Willowpark Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Westwood Academy 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School 400 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| North Chadderton School 1,524 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 950 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 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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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.