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25 nearest schools to TN17 1HL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden 195 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.9 mi |
| Bethany School 309 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Colliers Green Church of England Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.4 mi |
| Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.7 mi |
| Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Cranbrook Church of England Primary School 200 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Cranbrook School 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 4.4 mi |
| Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School 192 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.0 mi |
| Uplands Academy 699 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery 269 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.0 mi |
| Bricklehurst Manor School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| The Dulwich School Cranbrook 536 pupils | Other independent school | 2–17 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Stonegate Church of England Primary School 116 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.3 mi |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls 1,227 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| Sacred Heart School 138 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 5.4 mi |
| St Ronan's School 359 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 5.5 mi |
| Leigh Academy Marden 323 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 5.6 mi |
| Pembury School 400 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 6.0 mi |
| Oakley School 224 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 6.4 mi |
| Staplehurst School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 6.6 mi |
| Kent College Pembury 352 pupils | Other independent school | 2–20 | Report | 6.6 mi |
| Sandhurst Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 7.5 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.