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30 nearest schools to SO42 7YD
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaulieu Village Primary School 124 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Manor Church of England Infant School 49 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Cadland Primary School 379 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Wildground Infant School 185 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Wildground Junior School 197 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Lift New Forest 504 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Oak Lodge School 173 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Applemore College 478 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Noadswood School 1,102 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Greenwood School 19 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School 434 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Orchard Infant School 270 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.4 mi |
| Orchard Junior School 355 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Waterside Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery 131 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Dibden Park School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–16 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Bower Lodge School 38 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| New Forest School 110 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Hythe Primary School 238 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| William Gilpin Church of England Primary School 74 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School 162 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Southlands School 51 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 4.8 mi |
| Walhampton School 338 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Marchwood Junior School 258 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Hill House School 27 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School 231 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School 180 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 5.7 mi |
| Lymington Junior School 250 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Weston Shore Infant School 64 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Good Report | 6.0 mi |
| Clay Hill School 52 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 6.1 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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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.