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Schools · Handside
Schools in central Handside
6 schools in central Handside, plus 4 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
6
Nearby (5 km)
4
Pupils in area
2,569
Phases
3
PrimaryOtherSecondaryNurseryCentre of Handside
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2023 · Read report | 454 | AL8 6JZ |
| Creswick Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Graded inspection, Dec 2022 · Read report | 325 | AL7 4FL |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Strong standard Report card, Mar 2026 · Read report | 204 | AL7 3TF |
| Peartree Primary School | Academy converter | Standards maintained Ungraded inspection, Apr 2025 · Read report | 184 | AL7 3XW |
Other
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School | Community special school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Jul 2023 · Read report | 115 | AL8 6YN |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 1287 | AL8 6YR |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Primary | Voluntary aided school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 102 | 1.2 km |
| Ludwick Nursery School Nursery | Local authority nursery school | School remains Outstanding Ungraded inspection, Feb 2023 · Read report | 177 | 1.4 km |
| Holwell Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Jan 2023 · Read report | 397 | 1.4 km |
| Templewood Primary School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Dec 2023 · Read report | 225 | 1.5 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).