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The Schools White Paper proposes the biggest SEND shake-up in a decade: EHCPs reserved for the most complex needs, new Individual Support Plans, and 'inclusion bases' in mainstream schools. Here's what is proposed, what is law, and what parents should do today.

No school in England has a Progress 8 score for 2024/25 or 2025/26 results. It isn't hiding anything — the DfE literally cannot calculate it. Here's why, and how to judge a secondary school fairly without it.

Branded uniform capped at three items, free breakfast clubs, free school meals for every Universal Credit family, updated Ofsted inspection toolkits and new made-for-Wales GCSEs — everything changing in UK schools from September 2026, in one place.

DfE's first autumn 2025/26 attendance data is out. See what the termly absence rates mean and how to check your school's figures on School Atlas.

Planning a summer house move? Use verified last-distance-offered data to check real school catchment odds at any postcode before you commit.

GCSE results are out. Find out how to confirm your sixth-form place, what to do if grades missed the entry requirement, and your next steps today.

Official boundaries, statistical estimates and radius circles can disagree by whole streets. How online catchment maps are actually made, and the verified cut-off data that decides real places.

NI’s 92.1% attendance headline hides a 4.2-point gap between primary and post-primary. We’ve published school-level attendance for around 1,000 NI schools — here’s what the data shows and how to read it.

Secondary applications open in autumn. Use real 2026 last-distance data to check your postcode odds now — before competition heats up.

School Atlas's 2026-27 catchment cut-off data is live. Check if your nearest school's last-offered distance has changed — and what it means for your application.

A-level results are in — now choose the right post-16 setting. Compare sixth form colleges and school sixth forms on results, flexibility, and deadlines.

Catchment boundaries are updated annually. Find out how to verify your address still falls inside your school's catchment before the new term starts.

Preparing your child for secondary school in September 2026? Our week-by-week checklist covers uniform, timetables, SEN handovers and first-day nerves.

Got your 2026 results? If your grades change your sixth form or college plans, here's exactly what to do right now to secure a place.

Ofsted's new report cards are landing now. Learn how to read the latest inspection judgements and what they mean for choosing a school in 2026.

A new school has opened in your area — but can you apply now? Learn how mid-cycle admissions to new schools work across England and Wales.

New independent school fee increases land September 2026. See how much fees have risen, what VAT means for your bill, and how to act now.

Got a waiting list position update? Learn what triggers movement in June–July, your rights, and exact steps to keep your application active.

Primary appeal turned down? Find out what you can do now — waiting lists, in-year moves, and September options explained for England and Wales.

Need to change your child's school outside normal admissions rounds? Our 2026 guide explains in-year applications, your rights, and exactly what to do.

Appeal unsuccessful? Find out exactly what to do now — waiting lists, alternative schools, and your legal options before September 2026.

Decode your child's end-of-year school report. Expert guide to understanding teacher comments and planning summer support.

Plan productive school visits this summer term. Find open days, book taster sessions, and prepare the right questions for your shortlisted schools.

Essential steps to take if you're on primary school waiting lists after National Offer Day. Active strategies to improve your chances.

Didn't get your first choice primary school? Here's your step-by-step guide to appeals, waiting lists, and finding alternatives.

A practical checklist covering Ofsted ratings, catchment areas, class sizes, SEN provision, and what to look for on school visits. Based on data from 22,000+ primary schools.

Progress 8 is the most important metric for secondary schools — but also the most misunderstood. Here's how it works, what a good score looks like, and why raw results can be misleading.

When to apply for school in England for the 2026-2027 cycle: Reception and Year 7 application deadlines, National Offer Day, and the appeals window — every key date, explained.

Ofsted grades are the most-searched school metric in England. But a single word — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement — hides more than it reveals. Here's how to read between the lines.

Since January 2025, VAT at 20% applies to independent school fees. We break down the real cost impact, how schools are responding, and how to use our fee projection tools.