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30 nearest schools to SW1W 8PF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas' CofE Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Francis Holland School 594 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 10–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Garden House School 369 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Eaton House School 114 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 2–8 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Eaton Square Prep School 222 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Eaton Square CofE Primary School 147 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St. Thomas More Language College 489 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sussex House School 184 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 8–13 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Gabriel's CofE Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| More House School 79 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 9–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hill House School 396 pupils | Other independent school | 4–13 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Knightsbridge School 295 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westminster Cathedral Choir School 266 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 4–13 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Marlborough Primary School 466 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pimlico Primary 331 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pimlico Academy 1,079 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Westminster City School 790 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Westminster Under School 275 pupils | Other independent school | 4–14 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Burdett-Coutts and Townshend Foundation CofE Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Fountain Christian School | Other independent school | 4–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Grey Coat Hospital 1,167 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Tachbrook Nursery School 52 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Fairley House School 202 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Chelsea Open Air Nursery School 69 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Francis Holland Preparatory School 256 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 4–12 | Report | 0.9 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.