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18 nearest schools to PO35 5RH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bembridge Church of England Primary School 186 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Helens Primary School 96 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Nettlestone Primary School 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School 96 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Forest Edge School 8 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Bay Church of England School 1,232 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Good Report | 3.8 mi |
| Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, Ryde 185 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 182 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Haylands Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Dover Park Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Ryde School with Upper Chine 676 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Lift Ryde 1,461 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Greenmount Primary School 280 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.0 mi |
| Broadlea Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Binstead Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Newchurch Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy 181 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.8 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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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.