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30 nearest schools to S12 2EF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Primary School 408 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Gleadless Primary School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Woodthorpe Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Prince Edward Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Stradbroke Primary School 475 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sheffield Springs Academy 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Birley Primary Academy 525 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy 406 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Outwood Academy City 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Archdale School 99 pupils | Community special school | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy 291 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Woodhouse West Primary School 366 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Birley Academy 1,061 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Pipworth Community Primary School 379 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St John Fisher Primary, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Athelstan Primary School 604 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Sheffield Park Academy 1,185 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sheffield Inclusion Centre 211 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Arbourthorne Community Primary School 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Norfolk Community Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Bankwood Primary School 442 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Acres Hill Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ballifield Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School 385 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 347 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School 326 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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.