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30 nearest schools to S72 8EZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkwood Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Churchfield Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cherry Dale Primary School 326 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Outwood Academy Shafton 1,377 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Milefield Primary School 294 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Lift Shafton 247 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lift St Helen's 183 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Carlton Primary Academy 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Ladywood Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Outwood Academy Carlton 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 1,108 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Springwell Special Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Springwell Alternative Academy 57 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Burton Road Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 162 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.5 mi |
| Parkside Primary Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Upperwood Academy 298 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Athersley South Primary School 306 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Laithes Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Lift Meadstead 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.7 mi |
| South Hiendley Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Queens Road Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.9 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.