How do I find good schools near me?

Enter your postcode or address on Schools Near Me to see all schools within your chosen radius. Filter by Ofsted rating (Outstanding, Good), school type (primary, secondary, grammar), and compare exam results. Our data covers 27,104 schools across England with official Ofsted inspection results and DfE performance data.

What is a school catchment area?

A catchment area is the geographic zone from which a school admits pupils. For oversubscribed schools, the 'last admitted distance' shows how far from the school the furthest admitted child lived. Schools Near Me Pro shows catchment distances for all schools, with 3-year historical trends to help you understand if catchments are shrinking or expanding.

What do Ofsted ratings mean?

Ofsted rates schools on a 4-point scale: Outstanding (1) - exceptional quality; Good (2) - effective with high standards; Requires Improvement (3) - not yet good enough; Inadequate (4) - failing to provide acceptable education. Based on the most recent inspection of every rated state-funded primary and secondary in England (as of May 2026), 9% are Outstanding, 84% Good, 6% Require Improvement, and 1% Inadequate. Secondary schools are more likely to hold an Outstanding rating (13.5%) than primaries (7.8%).

How much do private schools cost in the UK?

UK private school fees vary significantly. Day school fees typically range from £12,000-£25,000 per year, while boarding schools charge £32,000-£48,000 annually. London schools often charge 15-20% more than the national average. Schools Near Me includes fee data for 2,494 independent schools to help compare costs.

What are KS2 SATs results?

KS2 SATs (Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests) are national tests taken by Year 6 pupils (age 10-11) in Reading, Maths, and Grammar. The key metric is the percentage reaching 'Expected Standard' in Reading, Writing, and Maths combined (RWM). The national average is around 60%. Schools Near Me shows SATs results for 15,751 primary schools.

What is Attainment 8 and Progress 8?

Attainment 8 measures GCSE achievement across 8 subjects, with the national average around 46 points. Progress 8 shows how much progress pupils made from KS2 to GCSE compared to similar pupils nationally - a score of 0 is average, positive means above-average progress. Schools Near Me displays these metrics for 4,738 secondary schools.