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22 nearest schools to SP8 5LY

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Stower Provost Community School 92 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.6 mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull 82 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 2.2 mi
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 242 pupils Primary 2–11 Report 2.6 mi
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury 201 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 2.8 mi
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull 51 pupils Primary 4–11 Requires improvement Report 2.8 mi
Port Regis Preparatory School 305 pupils Other independent school 2–13 Report 2.8 mi
Gillingham Primary School 233 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 3.1 mi
Motcombe CofE Primary School 146 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 3.1 mi
Gillingham School Secondary 11–18 Good Report 3.1 mi
Wyke Primary School 161 pupils Primary 4–11 Requires improvement Report 3.2 mi
Shaftesbury School 782 pupils Secondary 11–18 Good Report 3.4 mi
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School 333 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 3.7 mi
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 101 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 4.2 mi
Sturminster Newton High School 605 pupils Secondary 11–18 Report 4.4 mi
Yewstock School 167 pupils Community special school 2–19 Report 4.4 mi
Coombe House School 145 pupils Other independent special school 5–19 Report 4.5 mi
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School 119 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 4.6 mi
William Barnes Primary School 162 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 5.0 mi
Clayesmore School 414 pupils Other independent school 2–19 Report 5.2 mi
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School 188 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 5.3 mi
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 126 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 5.8 mi
St George's Church of England School, Bourton 142 pupils Primary 2–11 Report 6.2 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.

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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.