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30 nearest schools to WA9 1UA
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Merton Bank Primary School 193 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| This Is My Education - TIME 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Launchpad Centre 66 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy 549 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ashurst Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Allanson Street Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St. Mary's Blackbrook Catholic Primary School 381 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Green School 168 pupils | Community special school | 14–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Lansbury Bridge School 236 pupils | Community special school | 4–14 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Rivington Primary School 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cowley International College 1,514 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Carr Mill Primary School 302 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Pace 16 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Devon Street 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Robins Lane Community Primary School 248 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Broad Oak Community Primary School 630 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Sutton Oak CofE Primary School 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Legh Vale Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Bleak Hill Primary School 608 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.8 mi |
| De La Salle School 1,180 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Thatto Heath Community Primary School 631 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Outwood Academy Haydock 791 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | 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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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.