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30 nearest schools to PO3 5XT
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School 1,245 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Westover Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Copnor Primary School 632 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,354 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) 434 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) 304 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Langstone Primary Academy 620 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Penbridge Junior School 416 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| New Horizons Primary School 509 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Trafalgar School 1,031 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Moorings Way Infant School 116 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 231 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| UTC Portsmouth 491 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Miltoncross Academy 983 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School 232 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Redwood Park Academy 168 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Portsmouth Academy 1,203 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Highbury Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Flying Bull Academy 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Madani Academy 71 pupils | Other independent school | 5–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Stamshaw Junior School 289 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Meon Junior School 336 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Meon Infant School 133 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Penbridge Infant School 207 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | 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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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.