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30 nearest schools to SE21 8RD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn's Oakfield 215 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Elm Wood School 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dulwich College 1,923 pupils | Other independent school | 0–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 808 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 2–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Elmgreen School 1,082 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingsdale Foundation School 2,550 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Rosendale Primary School 679 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School 161 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Julian's School 908 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingswood Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School 81 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 460 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fenstanton Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hitherfield Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School 374 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Norwood School 1,076 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fidelis College 411 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The New School 97 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School 154 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School 265 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School 169 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Crown Lane Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Paxton Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Priory School 140 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Elm Court School 155 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | 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.