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28 nearest schools to TA18 8AQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 154 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Ashlands Church of England Primary School 141 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Maiden Beech Academy 102 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wadham School 763 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust 11 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Perrott Hill School Limited 134 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School 47 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Merriott Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School 90 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 132 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.7 mi |
| West Chinnock Church School 39 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.9 mi |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 93 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.1 mi |
| Mountjoy School 112 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Good Report | 4.6 mi |
| Norton Sub Hamdon Church School 63 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.6 mi |
| South Petherton Junior School 156 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School 102 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Winsham Primary School 22 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 4.8 mi |
| Beaminster School 673 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy 140 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| West Coker CofE VC Primary School 27 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.1 mi |
| Castle Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 5.5 mi |
| Shepton Beauchamp Church School 23 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.6 mi |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 34 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 5.7 mi |
| All Saints Church School 195 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Stanchester Academy 829 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.8 mi |
| Herne View Church of England Primary 401 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.1 mi |
| Kingfisher Primary School 265 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 6.5 mi |
| Preston CofE Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 7.1 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.