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30 nearest schools to SE12 9AJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Park Primary School 257 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| King's Oak School 39 pupils | Community special school Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Colfe's School 1,325 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Park Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harris Academy Greenwich 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Abbey Manor College 96 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ealdham Primary School 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Riverston School 206 pupils | Other independent school | 1–21 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eltham Hill School 1,350 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wize Up 46 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Haimo Primary School 351 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Eltham College 1,094 pupils | Other independent school | 7–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Baring Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cooper's Lane Primary School 646 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| StreetVibes Media Academy 13 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Serenity School Eltham 143 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Brindishe Lee School 196 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit 207 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wingfield Primary School 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham 1,048 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Henwick Primary School 332 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Eltham Church of England Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Brooklands Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary 207 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Gordon Primary School 439 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brindishe Manor School 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Marvels Lane Primary School 385 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service 298 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.3 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.