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30 nearest schools to PL5 3NE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Academy 668 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Pennycross Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shakespeare Primary School 381 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care 89 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayflower Academy 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Montpelier Primary School 624 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Devonport High School for Girls 971 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Manadon Vale Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Marine Academy Plymouth 989 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Marine Academy Primary 506 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Weston Mill Community Primary Academy 184 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Boniface's RC College 389 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Knowle Primary School 275 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Budeaux CofE Primary Academy 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Mount Tamar School | Academy special sponsor led | 4–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Plaistow Hill Primary and Nursery School 165 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning 111 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ford Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Whitleigh Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sir John Hunt Community Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ernesettle Community School 587 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| King's School 275 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Woodfield Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Victoria Road Primary 172 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Ford School 149 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Peter's RC Primary School 75 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Drake Primary Academy 136 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Widey Court Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Courtlands School 101 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Inadequate 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.