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30 nearest schools to OL7 0BJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton West End Primary Academy 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Safe Start School 27 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lyndhurst Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Limes School 4 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Canon Johnson CofE Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stansfield House 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Aldwyn Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ravensfield Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Laurus Ryecroft 1,153 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Waterloo Primary School 293 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Audenshaw Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Poplar Street Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Heys Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Parochial CofE Primary and Nursery School, Ashton-under-Lyne 212 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Canon Burrows CofE Primary School 431 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Audenshaw School 1,077 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School, Ashton-under-Lyne 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Moorside Primary School 382 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Tameside Alternative Provision Academy 183 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hanthorn House School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 232 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Oasis Academy Broadoak 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 405 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| All Saints Catholic College 810 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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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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.