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19 nearest schools to PL23 1HE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowey River Academy 676 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Fowey Primary School 127 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| Polruan Primary Academy 21 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Tywardreath School 300 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Doubletrees School 112 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Biscovey Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Biscovey Nursery and Infants' Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Lerryn CofE Primary School 21 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| Charlestown Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| St Winnow CofE School 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.1 mi |
| Lanlivery Primary Academy 49 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Red Moor School 78 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Bishop Bronescombe CofE School 267 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Lostwithiel School 166 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.3 mi |
| Penrice Academy 1,405 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Pelynt Primary Academy 89 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Sandy Hill Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Mount Charles School 333 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Luxulyan School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.9 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.