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30 nearest schools to PO17 5JA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Church of England Primary School 300 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Boundary Oak School 465 pupils | Other independent school | 2–17 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School 73 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Orchard Lea Infant School 118 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Requires improvement Report | 2.7 mi |
| Orchard Lea Junior School 217 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Swanmore College 1,338 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Uplands Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Columba CE Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Light Years School 34 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| The Henry Cort Community College 807 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 3.1 mi |
| Harrison Primary School 615 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.1 mi |
| Curdridge Primary School 110 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| All's Well 13 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Kingsgate School 26 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Whiteley Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 3.4 mi |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Wallisdean Infant School 134 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Wallisdean Junior School 228 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Cams Hill School 1,265 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| St Francis Special School 115 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Heathfield Special School 150 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School 199 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.8 mi |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School 287 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Ranvilles Infant School 174 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.8 mi |
| Ranvilles Junior School 243 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Fareham Academy 888 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.8 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.