Schoolchecker.uk: find the right school for the right future

England school finder

Find schools near you

Search by postcode or school name. Every district page has Ofsted, maps, attainment and local context. Browse by area when you are still exploring.

Enter your full postcode for distances from your door, or just the first part (e.g. WF2) to browse the whole district.

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Prefer browsing? Open all council areas or the site map for every postcode district link.

  • 2,054postcode districts
  • 153local councils
  • 21,916state-funded schools
  • 2024–25data mostly from

Official sources

Built from open government data

Pipeline checked 10 Oct 2026 · Methodology · Data updates

  • School register

    GIAS / EduBase

    Updated8 Oct 2026

    School names, phase, addresses

  • Performance data

    DfE statistics

    Updated2024/25 releases

    Attendance, attainment, pupil profile (mostly 2024/25)

  • Inspections

    Ofsted

    Updated8 Oct 2026

    Inspection outcomes and dates

How parents use School Checker

  1. Find

    Search by postcode or school name to open schools near you on a map and list.

  2. Compare

    Sort the list, add schools to your shortlist, then compare side-by-side and download a CSV.

  3. Roll vs capacity

    See published roll versus GIAS capacity on each card, then read your council’s admissions booklet before you apply.

  4. Visit & apply

    Book visits, then check the published admission number (PAN) and deadlines on the school and local authority websites.

What you get on a district page

Map, sortable school list, Ofsted and local area context, all from one postcode search.

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About us

What is Schoolchecker.uk?

Schoolchecker.uk is a free guide to help you find and compare schools in England. We bring official figures together in one place, so you can weigh up options before you book visits or talk to your council about admissions.

  • Schools

    Ofsted outcomes and inspection dates, attendance, attainment (including KS2, Attainment 8 and Progress 8), and pupil profile (FSM, SEN, EAL and roll numbers) where government data is published.

  • Your postcode

    Enter your full postcode for straight-line distances from home, an interactive map, and filters for schools within a few miles, even across neighbouring districts.

  • The wider area

    Census and deprivation context, crime indicators, school mix in the district, and extras such as typical house prices or broadband where we have them.

Figures come from open government releases and may lag the latest publish date. Use us to compare and explore. Then visit schools you like and check admission rules with the school and your local authority.

Everything in one place

Each postcode district page pulls together school facts and local context in one place, so you can compare options and get a feel for the area before you narrow your list.

  • Ofsted & school stats

    Build a clear picture of each school before you visit: latest Ofsted outcome, cohort profile, and how results compare locally.

    • Latest Ofsted outcomeInspection date, report card grades by area, or the overall grade from older inspections
    • Pupils & age rangeRoll numbers and year groups covered
    • FSM, SEN & EALCohort profile from published school census data
    • AttendanceIncluding persistent absence
    • AttainmentKS2 expected standard, Attainment 8 and Progress 8
    • Trust & admissionsAcademy group and historic demand where known

  • Map & distance

    Enter your full postcode for distances from your door, filter schools in your district, and plan routes from home.

    • Your postcodeFull postcode search, with distances from your address
    • School name searchJump straight to a school profile
    • Interactive mapPhase-coloured pins with your home on the map
    • Distance filter1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles from your address (straight line)
    • Distance on each cardStraight-line miles from your home when set
    • Route from homeGoogle Maps directions with a saved postcode

  • Area picture

    Indicative local context alongside the schools, so you understand the neighbourhood and not just the results.

    • Population & ethnicityCensus figures for the wider council area
    • DeprivationHow deprived the area is compared with England
    • Recorded crimePolice figures near local schools, compared with England
    • Area snapshotSeparate signals for each factor, not a single community score
    • School mix & averagesCounts plus mean FSM, SEN and attendance
    • Housing & environmentTypical house prices and council tax where available

Browse by area

Prefer to explore? Open the full council directory, grouped by region, then pick a postcode district.

Browse all local councils