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30 nearest schools to PO6 3YB
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wymering School 77 pupils | Free schools special | 9–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Beacon View Primary Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Medina Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 272 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Portsdown Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Victory Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Castle View Academy 757 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Court Lane Infant Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Court Lane Junior Academy 474 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Highbury Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| UTC Portsmouth 491 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 mi |
| Trafalgar School 1,031 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Redwood Park Academy 168 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 231 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Springfield School 1,133 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Castle Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Solent Junior School 359 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Stamshaw Junior School 289 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| The Harbour School 169 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Portchester Community School 688 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Northern Infant School 130 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Northern Junior School 211 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Purbrook Park School 921 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy 262 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Solent Infant School 269 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,354 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 2.1 mi |
| Red Barn Community Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.2 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.