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30 nearest schools to OL9 6BP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy 950 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Richmond Academy 389 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Northmoor Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oldham Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 166 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Westwood High 349 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Westwood Academy 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Springboard Project 155 pupils | Free schools special | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest 67 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School 491 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Hilda's CofE Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Leaf Primary School | Other independent school | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ellen House Secondary 54 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Path 4 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Cross Ceva Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westwood Boys School 44 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| EdStart Schools Oldham and Rochdale 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thornycroft School | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Blue Coat CofE School 1,702 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Werneth Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Greenhill Academy 524 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Freehold Community Academy 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Coppice Primary Academy 525 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Broadfield Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Burnley Brow Community School 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Beever Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hulme Grammar School 579 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bare Trees Primary School 636 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Horton Mill Community Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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.