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24 nearest schools to SP7 8PZ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School 333 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Shaftesbury School 782 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Coombe House School 145 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Port Regis Preparatory School 305 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School 146 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ludwell Primary School 89 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Gillingham School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 4.0 mi |
| Wardour Catholic Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 4.1 mi |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 101 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Gillingham Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Stower Provost Community School 92 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Wyke Primary School 161 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.8 mi |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.4 mi |
| Clayesmore School 414 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 82 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.9 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.9 mi |
| Sandroyd School 194 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Mere School 239 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.5 mi |
| Yewstock School 167 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 7.4 mi |
| Sturminster Newton High School 605 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 7.4 mi |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy 52 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 7.5 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.