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30 nearest schools to RH17 7JB
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danehill Church of England Primary School 64 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Cumnor House School 423 pupils | Other independent school | 2–14 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Giles CofE Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Nutley Church of England Primary School 60 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Fletching Church of England Primary School 64 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Great Walstead School 293 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Central Education Ltd 24 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| St Augustine's CofE Primary School 97 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Greenfields School 93 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Step by Step School Limited 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| West Hoathly CofE Primary School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.1 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Michael Hall School 384 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Lindfield Primary Academy 656 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 4.3 mi |
| Ardingly College 1,056 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Philpots Manor School 61 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Newick Church of England Primary School 217 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Blackthorns Community Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery 199 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Chailey Heritage School 68 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 3–19 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Bonners CofE School & Nursery 145 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Northlands Wood Primary Academy 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Oathall Community College 1,341 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Warden Park Primary Academy 453 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Ashdown Garden School | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital 5 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–18 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Harlands Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 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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