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30 nearest schools to SK9 3AE
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| The Wilmslow Academy 389 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Handforth Grange Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Aurora Summerfields School 47 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Willow House School 6 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–14 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Royal School, Manchester 67 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St James' Catholic High School 824 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Outwood Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lacey Green Primary Academy 424 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Thorn Grove Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Valley School 56 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Oakgrove School 40 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Moss Hey Primary School 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Bolshaw Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cheadle Hulme High School 1,690 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hursthead Infant School 244 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hursthead Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cheadle Hulme School 1,499 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Styal Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School 118 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Etchells Primary School 397 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Greenbank Preparatory School 215 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Bradshaw Hall Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| Pownall Hall School 314 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Wilmslow High School 2,227 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Queensgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Cheadle Catholic Infant School 248 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| North West Hospital School 9 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Cheadle Catholic Junior School 355 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Gorsey Bank Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 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.