Find schools near a postcode

Each postcode area page (for example /schools-near/m20) lists schools in that outward code from official GIAS data. These pages are useful for browsing an area without sharing your exact address.

Enter a full postcode to estimate distances from nearby school coordinates (converted from GIAS easting/northing). Distances are approximate and are not walking or catchment guarantees.

You can also use “Use my location” on the homepage to search schools near your current position.

On near-me and postcode result lists, use “Add closest” to put the nearest schools on your shortlist, then open Compare to see Ofsted, performance and absence side by side.

Distances shown here are straight-line measurements. Councils usually measure admissions distance in their own way, and many schools do not use fixed catchment areas at all. Oversubscribed schools often admit by criteria such as siblings, looked-after children and faith before distance is considered.

Treat distance as a way to build a realistic shortlist, then check each school's admissions policy and last year's allocation information with your local authority before relying on any one school.

A school that is close on the map may be slow to reach at drop-off time. Consider the route, public transport, and whether an older child can travel independently. Local authorities set their own rules for free home-to-school transport, usually based on age, distance and the route's safety.