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30 nearest schools to SW16 5QR
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbury Manor Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Woodmansterne School 1,637 pupils | All-through | 3–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Harris Academy Merton 1,371 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Granton Primary School 637 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School 425 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Primary Academy Merton 486 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kensington Avenue Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Norbury High School for Girls 1,082 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| William Morris Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lonesome Primary School 273 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School 372 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Winterbourne Junior Girls' School 260 pupils | Primary Girls | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Winterbourne Boys' Academy 201 pupils | Primary Boys | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Beecholme Primary School 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Sherwood School 263 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School 1,187 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Gonville Academy 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Penwortham Primary School 675 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Downsview Primary and Nursery School 620 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Mark's Church of England Academy 983 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Joseph's College 739 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Paxton Academy Sports And Science 281 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Gorringe Park Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Crown Lane Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| David Livingstone Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Beulah Junior School 215 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 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.