How do I find schools near me in England?

Enter your postcode in our search form to find all schools within your chosen distance. You can filter by school type (primary/secondary), Ofsted rating, and performance data to find the perfect school for your child.

Are all England schools included in the search?

Yes, our database includes all 25,000+ state schools in England with official data from the Department for Education, including Ofsted ratings, exam results, and school demographics.

How can I compare schools side by side?

After searching for schools, click on any school to view detailed information including Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, Progress 8 scores, and demographics. Premium users can compare up to 4 schools simultaneously.

What school performance data is available?

We provide comprehensive performance data including Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, A-level results, SATs scores, Progress 8 scores, Attainment 8 scores, EBacc achievement rates, and absence data.

School Guides & How-Tos

A library of practical guides to help parents evaluate schools, understand performance data, and navigate admissions with confidence.

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Admissions

Deadlines, appeals processes, & catchment rules

Performance

Deep dives into Attainment 8, Progress 8, & Ofsted

School Types

Academies, Grammar, State, & Private explained

Location Strategy

Catchment maps & property price interactions

Guides

How to choose a school for your child

A practical framework for choosing a primary or secondary school in England using the right mix of data, visits, and real-life constraints.

When to start researching schools

A timeline-driven guide to researching primary and secondary schools in England early enough to visit, shortlist, and apply without stress.

School types explained: academies, maintained, free, grammar, faith

A plain-English explanation of UK school types in England and what those labels mean for curriculum, governance, and admissions.

How to compare school performance (Ofsted, Progress 8, Attainment 8, EBacc)

A parent-friendly guide to comparing secondary school performance in England without getting misled by single numbers.

Performance measures explained: KS2, Attainment 8, Progress 8

A plain-English guide to what England’s headline school performance measures mean, how to interpret them, and how to compare schools fairly.

School location strategy: catchments, distance rules, and commute

A practical guide to choosing where to live (or where to search) based on school commute, admissions distance rules, and realistic backup options.

SEN support and EHCPs: a parent guide

A practical overview of SEN support in mainstream schools and the EHCP pathway, including evidence gathering and questions to ask schools.

State vs private schools: how to compare value

A structured way to compare state and independent schools using outcomes, fit, and total cost, not facilities alone.

Catchment strategy: avoiding the catchment trap

How catchment and distance admissions really work, what parents get wrong, and how to build a preference strategy that protects your outcome.

Beyond grades: extracurriculars, enrichment, and what matters

How to evaluate extracurricular provision beyond the brochure: depth, access, progression, and how it fits your family routine.