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22 nearest schools to PL21 0JA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge Community College 2,262 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Stowford School 450 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Erme Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Manor Primary School, Ivybridge 190 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Woodlands Park Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ermington Primary School 85 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Ugborough Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Cornwood Church of England Primary School 87 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.9 mi |
| Modbury Primary School 152 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Sparkwell All Saints Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Holbeton Primary School 51 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| South Brent Primary School 163 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 4.3 mi |
| Yealmpton Primary School 173 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.1 mi |
| Yealmpstone Farm Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Chaddlewood Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Diptford Parochial Church of England Primary School 54 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Longcause Community Special School 118 pupils | Community special school | 4–16 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Plympton St Maurice Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.5 mi |
| Loddiswell Primary School 118 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 7.0 mi |
| Newton Ferrers Church of England Primary School 125 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 7.5 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.