Terms of Use

Last updated: 1 April 2026

1. About the service

Schools Near Me provides information about UK schools sourced from public datasets published by the Department for Education (DfE), Ofsted, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The service is operated as a consumer information tool for parents and guardians researching schools.

2. Accuracy of information

We make reasonable efforts to keep school data accurate and up-to-date, but we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current, or error-free. School data changes regularly — Ofsted inspections, exam results, and admissions policies are updated by the relevant authorities throughout the year.

You should always verify important information directly with the school or the relevant authority (DfE, Ofsted, your Local Authority) before making decisions. Schools Near Me data should be used as a starting point for research, not as a definitive source for admissions applications or legal matters.

3. Intellectual property

School data displayed on this site is sourced from public datasets and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The Schools Near Me website design, software, and original content (including the SNM score, analysis, and editorial commentary) are owned by Schools Near Me and may not be reproduced without permission.

4. Pro subscription

The Pro subscription is a one-time payment of £14.99 which grants lifetime access to Pro features for a single user account.

• Access is personal and non-transferable.
• You may request a refund within 14 days of purchase if you have not used Pro features (UK Consumer Rights Act 2015).
• We reserve the right to modify Pro features with reasonable notice. If we remove a significant feature, we will notify you and offer a proportional refund if appropriate.
• Accounts used fraudulently (e.g. sharing Pro access commercially) may be terminated without refund.

5. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Scrape, crawl, or bulk-download school data from this site without our written consent.
• Use the service in any way that damages, disrupts, or places an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure.
• Misrepresent information from this site, particularly in ways that could harm schools or their staff.
• Use the service for any unlawful purpose.

6. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Schools Near Me is not liable for any loss or damage arising from:

• Reliance on inaccurate or out-of-date school data.
• Decisions made based on information displayed on this site.
• Temporary unavailability of the service.

Nothing in these terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or for fraud.

7. External links

This site links to third-party websites including school websites, DfE, and Ofsted. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be announced on the site.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms: legal@schoolsnearme.ai or via the contact page.