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30 nearest schools to WD7 9BL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clore Shalom School 186 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Radlett Lodge School 54 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Shenley Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Manor Lodge School 458 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School 156 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Newberries Primary School 188 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School 191 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Parkside Community Primary School 213 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 153 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School 422 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.5 mi |
| St Giles' CofE Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Radlett Preparatory School Ltd 250 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Fair Field Junior School 206 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Samuel Ryder Academy 1,577 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| How Wood Primary and Nursery School 215 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Woodlands Primary School 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.7 mi |
| Colney Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.8 mi |
| Meryfield Primary School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Hertswood Academy 1,144 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Windermere Primary School 134 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Seva Education St Albans | Other independent special school | 5–16 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Cowley Hill School 416 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Cunningham Hill Junior School 236 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.9 mi |
| Cunningham Hill Infant School 180 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding Report | 2.9 mi |
| Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School 1,134 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 3.0 mi |
| Links Academy 10 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Edge Grove School 311 pupils | Other independent school | 2–13 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Camp Primary and Nursery School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.1 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.