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30 nearest schools to WA9 1EJ
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton Bank Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.0 mi |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy 549 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Allanson Street Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ashurst Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Green School 168 pupils | Community special school | 14–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| This Is My Education - TIME 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lansbury Bridge School 236 pupils | Community special school | 4–14 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Launchpad Centre 66 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Pace 16 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Broad Oak Community Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School 248 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Carr Mill Primary School 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Rivington Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cowley International College 1,514 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Legh Vale Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Outwood Academy Haydock 791 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 265 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Eaves Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School 631 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.0 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.