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30 nearest schools to WN2 5JF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 228 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram 274 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Platt Bridge Community School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 242 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Newbridge Learning Community 83 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 281 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy 106 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 4–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hawkley Hall High School 1,170 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 68 pupils | Community special school | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| The Parks School 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St William's Catholic Primary School 235 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Ince CofE Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School 138 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 187 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Hindley Nursery School 103 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Outwood Academy Hindley 908 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge 692 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Landgate School, Bryn 177 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| CEWE School 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Oakfield High School and College 413 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green 170 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Nicol Mere School 418 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.2 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.