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30 nearest schools to SN3 3LR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College 1,425 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 371 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Mountford Manor Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Drove Primary School 706 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lawn Manor Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gorse Hill Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School 312 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School 518 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Nythe Primary School 164 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Nyland School 67 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Colebrook Junior School 199 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Colebrook Infant Academy 130 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Crowdys Hill School 348 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Lethbridge Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Connex 59 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| EOTAS Swindon 84 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School 327 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Grange Junior School 291 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Covingham Park Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| UTC Swindon 182 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery 413 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Croft Primary School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Dorcan Academy 881 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Commonweal School 1,442 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | 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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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.