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30 nearest schools to RG31 5HZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary School 388 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Birch Copse Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 279 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Little Heath School 1,682 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 330 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Blagrave Nursery School 61 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Meadow Park Academy 285 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Moorlands Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Avenue Special School 253 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Thames Valley School 78 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery 217 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Calcot Junior School 264 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Churchend Primary Academy 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Downsway Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Denefield School 1,171 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Brookfields School 224 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Michael's Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Westwood Farm Infant School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Westwood Farm Junior School 235 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Norcot Early Years Centre 118 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ranikhet Academy 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| King's Academy Prospect 1,157 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Long Lane Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Kennet Valley Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Holy Brook School 28 pupils | Community special school | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Manor Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Purley CofE Primary School 85 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Wilson Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Theale C.E. Primary School 301 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 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.