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30 nearest schools to RH4 1HW
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's CofE Primary School 364 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Dorking Nursery School 94 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Ashcombe School 1,533 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Priory Church of England School 598 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Unified Academy 82 pupils | Academy special sponsor led Boys | 9–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| RGS Surrey Hills 303 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Teresa's School 477 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 4–18 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| North Downs Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Polesden Lacey Infant Academy 94 pupils | Primary | 0–7 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Great Bookham School 335 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Manor House School 241 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Howard of Effingham School 1,471 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Eastwick Junior School 284 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Eastwick Infant School 180 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| St Lawrence Primary School 181 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Aurora Poppyfield School 33 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Oakfield Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.7 mi |
| Papillon House 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Fetcham Village Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| Woodlands School | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Leith Hill School 33 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| St John's School 892 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Little Downsend Leatherhead 193 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| The Weald CofE Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
| Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.5 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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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
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.