Best Schools in Your Area 2026

Find and compare primary and secondary schools. View Ofsted ratings, exam results, catchment areas and more.

Note: schools in Wales are inspected by Estyn, not Ofsted, and do not carry Ofsted ratings or DfE (England) performance data.

How many schools?

26,976

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18,400+

Good or Outstanding historic grade

Ofsted · pre-Nov-2025

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Primary & secondary

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Finding the Right School

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. Schools Near Me helps you make an informed choice by bringing together official data from Ofsted, the Department for Education, and school admissions teams.

What to Look For

Ofsted rating — The overall inspection grade (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate)
Exam results — KS2 SATs for primary schools, GCSE and A-Level results for secondary
Progress measures — Progress 8 shows how much value a secondary school adds
Catchment area — The maximum distance from which pupils were admitted in previous years
Parent satisfaction — Ofsted Parent View survey results show what current parents think

Primary vs Secondary Schools

For primary school admissions (Reception entry, age 4-5), the application deadline is 15 January. For secondary school admissions (Year 7 entry, age 11-12), the deadline is 31 October. Start your research early — the best schools fill up quickly.

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