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30 nearest schools to SK8 5RE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladybridge Primary School 150 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pear Tree Specialist Support High School 96 pupils | Free schools special | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bridge Hall Primary School 167 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Adswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Ambrose Catholic Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Tree Primary School 638 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lane End Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Bramhall Park Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Alexandra Park Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stockport Academy 1,023 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Meadowbank Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme 1,054 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cheadle Hulme Primary School 458 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Pendlebury Centre 7 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School 349 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hulme Hall Grammar School 203 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cale Green Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Greenbank Preparatory School 215 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lark Hill Primary School 173 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School 355 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School 248 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 157 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St George's Church of England Primary School 300 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cheadle Hulme School 1,499 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Brinksway School 47 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Inscape House School 158 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lady Barn House School 472 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cheadle Village Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 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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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.