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30 nearest schools to WA7 5YH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy 332 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Woodside Primary School 116 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School 75 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Castle View Primary School 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Heath School 1,174 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery 83 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hope Corner School 5 pupils | Other independent special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Cavendish High Academy 110 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School 151 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Grange School 1,200 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pewithall School 204 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Brow Community Primary School 136 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hillview Primary School 168 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Clement's Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Weston Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy 127 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Victoria Road Primary School 183 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Astmoor Primary School 144 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School 91 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Bridge School 68 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 168 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brookvale Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Weston Point Primary Academy 82 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.5 mi |
| Thrive Education and Wellbeing | Other independent special school | 4–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School 99 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 107 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 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.