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30 nearest schools to ST1 2NL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Grove 317 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Co-op Academy Hamilton 136 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Co-op Academy Northwood 179 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hanley St Luke's Church of England Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sneyd Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce House School | Other independent special school | 5–14 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Forest Park Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Holden Lane Academy 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Birches Head Academy 925 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.8 mi |
| Waterside Primary School 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Abbey Hulton Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Academy 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Registry 13 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Edgewood Academy | Other independent special school | 7–14 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Phoenix Independent School 32 pupils | Other independent school | 14–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Excel Academy 1,184 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| North Road Academy 116 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| New Ford Academy 465 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Snowhill School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Edison Pace School 48 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit 1 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 4–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Alpha Learning Staffordshire 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Etruscan Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Eaton Park Academy 486 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Carmountside Primary Academy 196 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Aurora Hanley School 84 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 1.4 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.