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30 nearest schools to PO16 7HQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harrison Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Boundary Oak School 465 pupils | Other independent school | 2–17 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingsgate School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| All's Well 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Orchard Lea Infant School 118 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchard Lea Junior School 217 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wallisdean Infant School 134 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Redlands Primary School 313 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wallisdean Junior School 228 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fareham Academy 888 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Cams Hill School 1,265 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Columba CE Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Light Years School 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Henry Cort Community College 807 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ranvilles Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Francis Special School 115 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ranvilles Infant School 174 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Heathfield Special School 150 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Key Education Centre 39 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Woodcot Primary School 166 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Wicor Primary School 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Red Barn Community Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.3 mi |
| Titchfield Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Northern Infant School 130 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Northern Junior School 211 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Meoncross School 313 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Holbrook Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Bedenham Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 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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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.