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30 nearest schools to RH5 6EA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGS Surrey Hills 303 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Polesden Lacey Infant Academy 94 pupils | Primary | 0–7 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Woodlands School | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St John's School 892 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Oakfield Junior School 255 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Little Downsend Leatherhead 193 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Fetcham Village Infant School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| The Ashcombe School 1,533 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Eastwick Junior School 284 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Eastwick Infant School 180 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Downsend School 537 pupils | Other independent school | 7–19 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Great Bookham School 335 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Andrew's Catholic School 1,594 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School 364 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School 433 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.4 mi |
| West Ashtead Primary Academy 266 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Therfield School 1,075 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Dorking Nursery School 94 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Papillon House 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Fox Grove School 153 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Outstanding Report | 2.8 mi |
| West Hill School 147 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.8 mi |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Manor House School 241 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 2–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| The Priory Church of England School 598 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| St Giles' CofE (Aided) Infant School 50 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 3.0 mi |
| Howard of Effingham School 1,471 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Powell Corderoy Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| City of London Freemen's School 971 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 3.2 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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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.