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15 nearest schools to PE33 0EL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Watlington Community Primary School 169 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Magdalen Academy 43 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Wimbotsham and Stow Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Martin At Shouldham Church of England Primary Academy 153 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Nelson Academy 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Downham Market Academy 1,329 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| St Germans Academy 104 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School 108 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| West Winch Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Cherry Tree Academy Trust Marham Junior 215 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Tilney St Lawrence Community Primary School 76 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.6 mi |
| Terrington St John Primary School 50 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.2 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.