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30 nearest schools to RH17 5DP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Secondary Academy 1,541 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harlands Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bolnore Village Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Warden Park Primary Academy 453 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Oathall Community College 1,341 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital 5 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–18 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Lindfield Primary Academy 656 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.2 mi |
| West Sussex Alternative Provision College 254 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic College 1,160 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 2.8 mi |
| Farney Close School 85 pupils | Other independent special school | 9–18 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Sheddingdean Community Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Tree Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.9 mi |
| Hambrook School 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Ardingly College 1,056 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| The Gattons Infant School 250 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| St. Mark's CofE Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Bolney CofE Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Brantridge School 80 pupils | Academy special converter Boys | 6–11 | Good Report | 3.3 mi |
| Southway Junior School 362 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 433 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Great Walstead School 293 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| The Burgess Hill Academy 956 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Woodlands Meed 296 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Burgess Hill Girls 440 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–19 | Report | 3.7 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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