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24 nearest schools to RH20 2LR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington CofE Primary School 190 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| West Chiltington Community Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Thakeham Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Shipley CofE Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Storrington Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| William Penn School 84 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.0 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 96 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Ashurst CofE Primary School 48 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 295 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Windlesham House School 263 pupils | Other independent school | 3–14 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Jolesfield CofE Primary School 152 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.7 mi |
| Weald School, The 1,800 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Billingshurst Primary Academy 596 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.9 mi |
| Steyning Grammar School 1,775 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 5.4 mi |
| Steyning CofE Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Barns Green Primary School 128 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.8 mi |
| Southwater Junior Academy 445 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.9 mi |
| Southwater Infant Academy 230 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 5.9 mi |
| Castlewood Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.1 mi |
| Amberley CofE Primary School 45 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.2 mi |
| Wisborough Green Primary School 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| Upper Beeding Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.6 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.8 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.