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30 nearest schools to PO16 0EA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kingsgate School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| All's Well 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Uplands Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fareham Academy 888 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Wallisdean Junior School 228 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Wallisdean Infant School 134 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cams Hill School 1,265 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Orchard Lea Junior School 217 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Orchard Lea Infant School 118 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Boundary Oak School 465 pupils | Other independent school | 2–17 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Heathfield Special School 150 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ranvilles Infant School 174 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ranvilles Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Francis Special School 115 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Key Education Centre 39 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Woodcot Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Light Years School 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Columba CE Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Henry Cort Community College 807 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.8 mi |
| Wicor Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Holbrook Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Bridgemary School 814 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Bedenham Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Meoncross School 313 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Red Barn Community Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 mi |
| Peel Common Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Haven Early Years Centre 117 pupils | Nursery | 3–5 | Report | 2.2 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.