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30 nearest schools to PR2 8RA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School 891 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Olive School, Preston 421 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School 813 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 131 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kennington Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen's Drive Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston 279 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Acorns Primary School 93 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moorbrook School 84 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fulwood Academy 973 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Larches High School 106 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sherwood Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Walney House Independent School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Abrar Academy 81 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–21 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston 316 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School 902 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 227 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Moor Park High School 599 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Roebuck School 340 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Deepdale Community Primary School 696 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Holme Slack Community Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston 216 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Longsands Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Harris Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School 607 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School 281 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 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.