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30 nearest schools to SE27 9LX
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Julian's School 908 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Elm Wood School 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Norwood School 1,076 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School 154 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kingswood Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School 169 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Crown Lane Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fidelis College 411 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The New School 97 pupils | Other independent school | 4–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Joseph's College 739 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Priory School 140 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Elmgreen School 1,082 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingsdale Foundation School 2,550 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 808 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 2–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hitherfield Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rockmount Primary School 453 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School 1,187 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 215 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School 81 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Sunnyhill Primary School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Paxton Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dunraven School 1,744 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School 620 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 60 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Dulwich College 1,923 pupils | Other independent school | 0–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Fenstanton Primary School 145 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement 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.