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30 nearest schools to PO2 8QA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School 289 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Harbour School 169 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 231 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Trafalgar School 1,031 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,354 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.8 mi |
| UTC Portsmouth 491 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) 304 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) 434 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Flying Bull Academy 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| New Horizons Primary School 509 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Copnor Primary School 632 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School 232 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Penbridge Junior School 416 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Madani Academy 71 pupils | Other independent school | 5–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Highbury Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Medina Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Redwood Park Academy 168 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Portsmouth Academy 1,203 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School 1,245 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery 668 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Westover Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Beacon View Primary Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Wymering School 77 pupils | Free schools special | 9–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 272 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 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.