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30 nearest schools to SO51 9ZH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Halterworth Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cupernham Junior School 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Mountbatten School 1,474 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cupernham Infant School 246 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| North Baddesley Junior School 350 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| North Baddesley Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| The Romsey School 1,176 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Braishfield Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Knightwood Primary School 395 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Brook School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Hiltingbury Infant School 268 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 3.2 mi |
| Hiltingbury Junior School 372 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 3.2 mi |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School 334 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| John Keble Church of England Primary School 85 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 222 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School 123 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Oakwood Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Embley 677 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Sherborne House School 282 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| The Cedar School 86 pupils | Community special school | 2–16 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School 324 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Fairisle Junior School 375 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill 667 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 3.7 mi |
| Merdon Junior School 221 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.9 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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