About What School
A free, independent guide helping parents find and compare schools across England.
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family makes — but the information parents need is often scattered, hard to find, or difficult to interpret. What School brings together publicly available data from across the education landscape into a single, easy-to-use platform.
What We Do
Making school data useful
We collect publicly available data about schools in England and present it in a way that helps parents make informed decisions.
Search and filter thousands of schools by location, type, and performance
Compare schools side by side on the metrics that matter
Understand Ofsted ratings, progress scores, attendance, and more
Explore geographic heatmaps of school performance
Read independent guides on navigating the school system
Access detailed school profiles with financial, workforce, and enrichment data
Our Values
What drives us
Transparency
Every parent deserves clear, honest information about the schools available to their children. We present the data without spin.
Independence
We are not affiliated with any school, trust, local authority, or government body. Our only interest is helping families.
Evidence first
We believe choices should be informed by data, not just league tables or word of mouth. We bring together the numbers that matter most.
Accessible to all
Education data shouldn't require a degree to understand. We make complex metrics simple, clear, and free for everyone.
Accuracy
We update our data regularly and welcome corrections. If something doesn't look right, we want to know about it.
Community
Schools, parents, and educators all have a role in keeping information up to date. Schools can claim their profile to contribute directly.
Our data
We use publicly available data from government publications, open datasets, and other public sources. Data is updated regularly as new information becomes available.
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Questions, corrections, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you. Schools can also claim their profile to update information.
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