Choose the right school with confidence
Compare schools using Ofsted inspections, academic performance, admissions data, and local intelligence — all in one place.
School Compass helps parents cut through league tables and marketing claims by bringing together trusted government and public data into clear, practical decision reports.
- Official data refreshed
- 14 June 2026
Search thousands of schools across England
How it works
Three simple steps from school search to a clear, parent-friendly decision report.
- Step 1
Search a school
Find your school by name, postcode, or URN and review free profile data before you buy.
- Step 2
Choose a report
Pick the level of insight you need — from a practical school assessment to full admissions and area guidance.
- Step 3
Receive instant personalised insights
Your report is generated immediately after payment and ready to download straight away.
Why parents use School Compass
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child.
Parents often spend hours comparing websites, inspection reports, admissions statistics, and performance tables. School Compass brings everything together and turns it into practical guidance.
- Understand a school's strengths and weaknesses
- Compare schools more effectively
- Assess admissions competitiveness
- Discover suitable alternatives
- Make informed decisions with confidence
Our reports
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Parent Report (£4.99)
A practical school assessment designed for parents.
Includes
- School strengths and weaknesses
- Ofsted and performance summary
- Admissions context
- Overall recommendation
- Parent-friendly explanations
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Admissions Advantage (£9.99)
Designed for families applying to competitive schools.
Includes
- Admissions pressure analysis
- Competitiveness assessment
- Alternative school suggestions
- Application strategy guidance
- Risk and opportunity insights
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Complete School Decision Report (£14.99)
Most ComprehensiveThe most comprehensive school evaluation.
Includes everything in Parent Report and Admissions Advantage, plus:
Includes
- Area intelligence
- Local safety context
- Detailed comparison insights
- Final decision support guidance
Browse schools by local authority
Explore schools in your area using official local authority boundaries across England and Wales.
Trusted data sources
School Compass uses publicly available data from trusted sources including:
Department for Education (DfE)
School performance, outcomes, and establishment data
Ofsted
Inspection outcomes and reports
Get Information About Schools (GIAS)
School locations, phases, and establishment details
Local Authority Admissions Data
Applications, offers, and appeals statistics
Police Crime Data
Neighbourhood crime statistics for local area context
We do not accept payments from schools and our reports are independently generated using published information.
Coverage across England
School Compass covers schools across England using data from Ofsted, the Department for Education and local authorities.
Reports generated
29
Decision reports delivered to parents
Data sources
5
Official government and public datasets
What parents say
We are currently running a beta with UK parents and collecting feedback before wider launch.
FAQ
- How quickly do I receive my report?
- Reports are generated immediately after payment and can be downloaded straight away.
- Do you guarantee school offers?
- No. School Compass provides information and analysis to support decision-making but cannot predict admissions outcomes.
- Are your reports independent?
- Yes. We do not receive payments from schools and use publicly available data sources.
- Can I purchase reports for any school?
- Reports are available for schools where sufficient public data exists.
Ready to find the right school?
Search thousands of schools across England and access expert-designed decision reports.