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30 nearest schools to WF17 8PH
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 258 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Becker School 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–13 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Batley Grammar School 980 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Cambridge Street School 177 pupils | Other independent school Boys | 11–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Batley High School 784 pupils | Secondary Boys | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Carlinghow Academy 304 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Reach Academy 40 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–14 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Engage Academy 28 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School 196 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School 402 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School 238 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School 230 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School 224 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hyrstmount Junior School 257 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 274 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Fairfield School 139 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Warwick Road Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Batley Girls' High School 1,415 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.1 mi |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor 148 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School 223 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Lane Primary School 158 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Birstall Primary Academy 187 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Brian Jackson College 74 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School 1,522 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Branch Christian School 17 pupils | Other independent school | 3–18 | Report | 1.4 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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