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30 nearest schools to ST7 8AP
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boughey Academy 445 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Alsagers Bank Primary Academy 178 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wood Lane Primary School 48 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Castle Hill School 17 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–14 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Ravensmead Primary School 317 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Crackley Bank Primary School 198 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Chesterton Community Sports College 915 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School 274 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Chesterton Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| The Meadows Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.4 mi |
| Betley CofE VC Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Silverdale Primary Academy 152 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| Churchfields Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.5 mi |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases 48 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy 168 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Sun Academy Bradwell 167 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Springhead Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Bursley Academy 400 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 2.9 mi |
| Madeley High School 779 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 3.0 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 444 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Hempstalls Primary School 501 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| St John Fisher Catholic College 1,075 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 3.4 mi |
| Newcastle Academy 441 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.4 mi |
| Kaleidoscope School 41 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–16 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Merryfields School 118 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–11 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Westlands Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.5 mi |
| The Orme Academy 768 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 3.5 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.