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The nearest schools to any postcode in England, with Ofsted grades, ages and pupil numbers. Free
30 nearest schools to PL1 5PA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Devonport High School for Boys 1,300 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy 185 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Scott Medical and Healthcare College 231 pupils | Secondary | 13–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stoke Damerel Community College 1,292 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| UTC Plymouth 594 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| High Street Primary Academy 214 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Chapel Bridge School 100 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Morice Town Primary Academy 177 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| College Road Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ford Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Mary 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Marlborough Primary Academy 103 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Millbay Academy 526 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Wise Community Primary School 248 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pilgrim Primary Academy 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Drake Primary Academy 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School 190 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary Academy 94 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fletewood School and Nursery 48 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Montpelier Primary School 624 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Devonport High School for Girls 971 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Plymouth High School for Girls 782 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Mayflower Academy 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care 89 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hyde Park Junior School 336 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Plymouth College 487 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 1.4 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.