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30 nearest schools to WS12 4UF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton Green Community School 463 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Beacon Independent School 4 pupils | Other independent special school | 9–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Moorhill Primary School 274 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Redhill Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Poppyfield Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College 732 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Staffordshire University Academy 709 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hednesford Valley High School 205 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sherbrook Primary School 135 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Pye Green Academy 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School 221 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cannock Chase High School 1,113 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Chadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School 146 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| West Hill Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hednesford Nursery School 12 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Longford Primary Academy 265 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 219 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy 34 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kingsmead School 1,427 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Great Oaks College 51 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Peter's CofE Primary Academy 473 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Bridgtown Primary School 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Wolgarston High School 847 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Gorsemoor Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
| Five Ways Primary School 597 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.6 mi |
| Princefield First School 253 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 2.8 mi |
| Heath Hayes Primary Academy 203 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
| Penkridge Middle School 509 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 3.0 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.