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30 nearest schools to OL4 2AX
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Primary Academy 254 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Littlemoor Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oasis Academy Clarksfield 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mayfield Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Grove Partnership 68 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 10–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Woodlands Primary Academy 292 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Theresa's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Willowpark Primary Academy 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oasis Academy Leesbrook 1,349 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hey-with-Zion Primary School 281 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Co-op Academy Strinesdale 761 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Glodwick Infant and Nursery School 365 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Sapience Girls Academy 51 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| SEE (Oldham) 22 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Westwood Boys School 44 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Roundthorn Primary Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Greenhill Academy 524 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Alexandra Park Junior School 342 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Springboard Project 155 pupils | Free schools special | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hodge Clough Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Springhead Infant and Nursery School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Alt Academy 343 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Broadfield Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | 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.