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30 nearest schools to UB5 5LQ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy 1,639 pupils | All-through | 3–19 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| John Chilton School 159 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Willow Tree Primary School 462 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Islip Manor High School 772 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gifford Primary School 917 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bourne Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Belvue School 228 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Viking Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Queensmead School 1,502 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Earlsmead Primary School 344 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Greenford High School 1,976 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Brookside Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Deanesfield Primary School 684 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Downe Manor Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Grand Union Village School 99 pupils | Free schools special | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Petts Hill Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Belmore Primary Academy 533 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Barnhill Community High School 1,537 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Ravenor Primary School 618 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| The Willows School 106 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Rooks Heath School 1,148 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Lady Margaret Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Durdans Park Primary School 417 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Heathland School 656 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Field End Infant School 265 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Coston Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Field End Junior School 254 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.6 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.