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30 nearest schools to RM8 2JN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| SENARP Vibe Independent School | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Henry Green Primary School 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Mayfield School 1,790 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Becontree Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Goodmayes Primary School 643 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Valence Primary School 848 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Endeavour House School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Chadwell Primary School 675 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mayespark Primary School 555 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Grafton Primary School 892 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Southwood Primary School 593 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Barley Lane Primary School 840 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Eastcourt Independent School 107 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Manor Primary School 1,135 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Chadwell Heath Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Sydney Russell School 2,568 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Five Elms Primary School 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Farnham Green Primary School 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| South Park Primary School 592 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Newbridge School 198 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Furze Infant School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Roding Primary School 892 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Trinity School 312 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.2 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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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.