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30 nearest schools to OL4 1AJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School 365 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Sapience Girls Academy 51 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Alexandra Park Junior School 342 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Greenhill Academy 524 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook 1,349 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westwood Boys School 44 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Broadfield Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Alt Academy 343 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Springboard Project 155 pupils | Free schools special | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greenacres Primary Academy 254 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Medlock Valley Primary School 337 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Hugh's CofE Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Littlemoor Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Coppice Primary Academy 525 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 491 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Hathershaw College 1,034 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Werneth Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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.