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30 nearest schools to PL5 3AG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Boniface's RC College 389 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Manadon Vale Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Widey Court Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Courtlands School 101 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Eggbuckland Vale Primary School 404 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Eggbuckland Community College 1,007 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Pennycross Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Shakespeare Primary School 381 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| King's School 275 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Academy 668 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Compton CofE Primary School 429 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy 487 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodlands School 97 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodfield Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Devonport High School for Girls 971 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning 111 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Notre Dame RC School 764 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Montpelier Primary School 624 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Edward's CofE Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Peter's RC Primary School 75 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hyde Park Junior School 336 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hyde Park Infants' School 194 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Inadequate Report | 1.4 mi |
| Austin Farm Academy 108 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Knowle Primary School 275 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care 89 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Mayflower Academy 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Beechwood Primary Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Plymouth College 487 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 1.6 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.