How do I find schools near a postcode?

Enter a UK postcode into the search box above. You will see the nearest primary, secondary and independent schools plotted on a map, each with its Ofsted rating, school type and straight-line distance from the postcode. No sign up is required.

Is this a school catchment area checker?

No. This is a 'schools near me' tool that shows the closest schools to a postcode by distance. It is not a catchment area checker. Catchment areas are not fixed boundaries — they are set by each school or local authority, can change every year, and often depend on how many siblings and nearby applicants apply. Always confirm admissions criteria directly with the school or local authority.

Does living near a good school affect house prices?

Yes. Proximity to a high-performing school is one of the most consistent price premiums in UK property. Research by PwC has estimated a premium of around 6.8% for homes near the best-performing state secondary schools, rising to as much as 12% in some regions, while homes near 'Outstanding'-rated schools can attract even larger premiums. You can check local sold prices to see how this plays out in a specific area.

How are the schools listed?

Both state and independent schools near the postcode are shown together in one list, grouped by phase — primary schools first, then secondary. Each entry shows the school's phase (primary, secondary or all-through), its latest Ofsted rating where available, and its straight-line distance from the postcode, so you can quickly see what is nearby.

Can I see GCSE and A-level results for each school?

Yes. Open any school to see its exam performance: for secondary schools we show GCSE Attainment 8 and the percentage of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and for sixth forms we show average A-level grades and points. Each figure is shown next to the local authority average across recent years so you can see how the school compares with others nearby.

Can I check SATs (KS2) results for primary schools?

Yes. For primary schools the profile shows Key Stage 2 SATs results in reading, writing and maths, including the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard and working at a higher standard, compared with the local authority average.

How do I tell if a school is oversubscribed?

Each state school profile shows how many families applied versus how many places were offered, broken down by first, second and third preference for the latest year, with first-preference figures for earlier years for context. This lets you gauge how competitive and oversubscribed a school is before you apply or buy nearby. Admissions criteria still vary, so confirm details directly with the school or local authority.

What other details can I see for each school?

Beyond Ofsted ratings and distance, each profile can show the pupil-to-teacher ratio versus the local average, number of pupils on roll, how full the school is against capacity, the four Ofsted sub-judgements, faith or religious character, whether the school is selective (a grammar school), nursery, sixth form and boarding provision, special educational needs (SEN) support, and the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.

What do Ofsted ratings mean?

Ofsted inspects schools in England and grades them on a four-point scale: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate. A higher grade reflects a stronger inspection outcome, but ratings can be several years old and do not capture everything that matters to a family, so treat them as one input among several.

Does this include private and independent schools?

Yes. The results show both state-funded schools and independent (private, fee-paying) schools near the postcode, listed separately so you can compare the options available in the area.

How accurate is the distance shown?

Distances are calculated as a straight line ('as the crow flies') between the postcode and each school, so the actual walking or driving distance will usually be longer. Use the map to judge which schools are realistically within reach, and check the route separately for travel times.

Where does the school data come from?

School details and locations come from publicly available UK government education data, and inspection grades come from Ofsted. We refresh this data periodically. For full source details, see our data sources page.

Schools near me

Find the best primary, secondary and independent schools near any UK postcode — with Ofsted ratings, GCSE and A-level results, admissions and oversubscription, class sizes and distances on a map.

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How to find schools near me

To find schools near you, enter your UK postcode in the search box above. We show the closest primary, secondary and independent schools to that postcode on a map, with the straight-line distance to each. Open any school to see far more than its Ofsted rating: GCSE and A-level results, KS2 SATs, admissions and oversubscription, pupil-to-teacher ratio, free school meals and more — all in one place. This is a "schools near me" tool, not a catchment area checker.

What you can check for each school

Every school in the results opens into a detailed profile. It is much more than a list of Ofsted ratings and distances — here is the data you can compare for free:

Ofsted rating & full report: The latest overall Ofsted grade plus the four sub-judgements — quality of education, behaviour & attitudes, personal development, and leadership & management — with inspection dates and a link to the report.
GCSE results (secondary): Attainment 8 scores, the percentage of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, and an average academic GCSE grade — each compared against the local authority average across recent years.
A-level & sixth form results: Average A-level grade and points, and the share of students gaining AAB or higher in facilitating subjects, so you can compare sixth forms before applying.
SATs / KS2 results (primary): Key Stage 2 results for reading, writing and maths, including the percentage meeting the expected standard and working at a higher standard versus the local average.
Admissions & oversubscription: How many families applied versus how many places were offered, by first, second and third preference, so you can gauge how competitive and oversubscribed a school is.
Class sizes & pupils: Pupil-to-teacher ratio against the local authority average, the number of pupils on roll, the gender split, and how full the school is against its capacity.
School type & provision: Whether each school is primary, secondary or all-through, its age range, plus faith/religious character, selective (grammar) admissions, nursery classes, sixth form and boarding.
SEN & disadvantage: Special educational needs provision and the types of need supported, plus the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals compared with the local average.

Schools and house prices: the numbers

Being near a strong school is one of the most reliable price premiums in UK property. Here is what the research suggests:

~6.8%: average house price premium near top state secondary schools (PwC)
up to 12%: premium in some regions for homes near the best-performing schools
~30%: premium reported for homes near some 'Outstanding'-rated schools
2 miles: search radius used to find the schools nearest a postcode

Figures are indicative estimates from public research (including PwC) and vary by area, school and year. Always check local sold prices for a specific postcode.

Schools near me vs. catchment areas

A 'schools near me' search shows the schools physically closest to a postcode. A catchment area is different: it is the area a school prioritises for admissions, it is set by each school or local authority, and it can change every year depending on how many siblings and nearby families apply. Because catchment boundaries move and are not guaranteed, we show the nearest schools by distance and always recommend confirming admissions criteria directly with the school.

Compare GCSE, A-level and SATs results

Ofsted is only one signal, and grades can be several years old. That's why each school profile also shows exam performance: GCSE Attainment 8 and the percentage of pupils gaining grade 5+ in English and maths for secondary schools, average A-level grades and points for sixth forms, and Key Stage 2 SATs results in reading, writing and maths for primary schools. Every figure is shown next to the local authority average so you can see how a school really compares with others nearby.

Check admissions and how oversubscribed a school is

Being near a school doesn't guarantee a place. For state schools we show how many families applied versus how many places were offered, broken down by first, second and third preference for the latest year (with first-preference figures for earlier years too), so you can judge how competitive and oversubscribed a school is before you set your heart on it. You can also see class sizes via the pupil-to-teacher ratio, the number of pupils on roll, and how full the school is against its capacity.

Find the right type of school

The tool covers state and independent (private) schools, and shows each school's phase (primary, secondary or all-through), age range, faith or religious character, whether it is selective (a grammar school), and whether it has a nursery, sixth form or boarding. You can also see special educational needs (SEN) provision and the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, so families with specific needs can shortlist the right schools quickly.

Why buyers check schools before viewing

School quality shapes both day-to-day family life and resale value. Homes near high-performing and 'Outstanding'-rated schools consistently sell at a premium and tend to hold their value better in slower markets. Checking the schools near a postcode before you book a viewing helps you compare areas quickly and avoid falling for a home that doesn't fit your school plans.

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