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30 nearest schools to RM9 5QT
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School 2,568 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Southwood Primary School 593 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 277 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Valence Primary School 848 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parsloes Primary School 412 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Trinity School 312 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Five Elms Primary School 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Roding Primary School 892 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Grafton Primary School 892 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mayesbrook Park School 84 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| SENARP Vibe Independent School | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base 576 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Becontree Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Godwin Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The James Cambell Primary School 602 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Northstar Nurture School 2 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Manor Primary School 1,135 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Henry Green Primary School 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oxlow Bridge School 18 pupils | Free schools special | 3–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hunters Hall Primary School 600 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hopewell School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Jo Richardson Community School 1,696 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| William Ford CofE Junior School 319 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Village Infants' School 296 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Goresbrook School 1,089 pupils | All-through | 2–18 | Report | 1.1 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.