What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?

Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, HMIE, ETI, ISI), KS2 / GCSE / A-level results, Progress 8 and Attainment 8 where published, admissions criteria, fees for independent schools, pupil demographics and catchment data. Each cell shows the metric only when it has been published for that school — empty cells mean the school or its nation does not publish that figure.

Can I compare schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Yes. You can put schools from any UK nation side by side. Because each inspectorate uses a different framework (Ofsted in England, Estyn in Wales, HMIE in Scotland, ETI in Northern Ireland and ISI for many independent schools), we show each school against its own inspection grade with the inspectorate named. Where metrics are not comparable across nations — for example Progress 8 is an English measure only — we leave the cell empty rather than fabricate an equivalent.

Is School Atlas compare free for parents?

Yes — comparing schools side by side is free. Pro opens the sections the free comparison keeps closed — results and leaver destinations, staffing, finances, wellbeing and additional needs, wherever each is published for the schools you choose — compares up to 5 schools at once, and exports the comparison. Free is enough for most parents researching a shortlist; Pro is for parents going deep on a final decision.

Where does the data come from?

Statutory government sources: the Department for Education and Ofsted in England, HM Inspectorate of Education and the Scottish Government, Estyn and StatsWales in Wales, and the Department of Education and ETI in Northern Ireland — plus the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for many independent schools, and Companies House and the Charity Commission for trust and ownership data. We refresh data monthly and every figure links back to its published source.

Can I save a comparison and come back to it later?

Yes. Free registered users can build a shortlist, share it with a partner or family member, and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get an unlimited shortlist and can export the comparison as a PDF.

Compare Schools

Enter your postcode to compare schools in your area, or choose a region below.

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What you'll see when you compare

Headline scoreboard — inspection grade, attainment results, A-level points, fees and tuition where applicable.
Demographics — pupil count, free-school-meal share, EAL and the area's deprivation decile, where each is published.
Admissions — ranked oversubscription criteria, last-year's offer distance and any banded / aptitude rules each school applies.
Catchment & transport — published catchment polygons where the local authority releases them, plus the nearest stations.
Pro layers — the closed compare sections (results, staffing, finances, wellbeing, additional needs), up to 5 schools at once, comparison export, plus multi-year performance trends and full league tables across the site.

Frequently asked questions

What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?
Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, HMIE, ETI, ISI), KS2 / GCSE / A-level results, Progress 8 and Attainment 8 where published, admissions criteria, fees for independent schools, pupil demographics and catchment data. Each cell shows the metric only when it has been published for that school — empty cells mean the school or its nation does not publish that figure.
Can I compare schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes. You can put schools from any UK nation side by side. Because each inspectorate uses a different framework (Ofsted in England, Estyn in Wales, HMIE in Scotland, ETI in Northern Ireland and ISI for many independent schools), we show each school against its own inspection grade with the inspectorate named. Where metrics are not comparable across nations — for example Progress 8 is an English measure only — we leave the cell empty rather than fabricate an equivalent.
Is School Atlas compare free for parents?
Yes — comparing schools side by side is free. Pro opens the sections the free comparison keeps closed — results and leaver destinations, staffing, finances, wellbeing and additional needs, wherever each is published for the schools you choose — compares up to 5 schools at once, and exports the comparison. Free is enough for most parents researching a shortlist; Pro is for parents going deep on a final decision.
Where does the data come from?
Statutory government sources: the Department for Education and Ofsted in England, HM Inspectorate of Education and the Scottish Government, Estyn and StatsWales in Wales, and the Department of Education and ETI in Northern Ireland — plus the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for many independent schools, and Companies House and the Charity Commission for trust and ownership data. We refresh data monthly and every figure links back to its published source.
Can I save a comparison and come back to it later?
Yes. Free registered users can build a shortlist, share it with a partner or family member, and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get an unlimited shortlist and can export the comparison as a PDF.

Compare Schools

Enter your postcode to compare schools in your area, or choose a region below.

Or browse by area

What you'll see when you compare

Headline scoreboard — inspection grade, attainment results, A-level points, fees and tuition where applicable.
Demographics — pupil count, free-school-meal share, EAL and the area's deprivation decile, where each is published.
Admissions — ranked oversubscription criteria, last-year's offer distance and any banded / aptitude rules each school applies.
Catchment & transport — published catchment polygons where the local authority releases them, plus the nearest stations.
Pro layers — the closed compare sections (results, staffing, finances, wellbeing, additional needs), up to 5 schools at once, comparison export, plus multi-year performance trends and full league tables across the site.

Frequently asked questions

What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?
Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, HMIE, ETI, ISI), KS2 / GCSE / A-level results, Progress 8 and Attainment 8 where published, admissions criteria, fees for independent schools, pupil demographics and catchment data. Each cell shows the metric only when it has been published for that school — empty cells mean the school or its nation does not publish that figure.
Can I compare schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes. You can put schools from any UK nation side by side. Because each inspectorate uses a different framework (Ofsted in England, Estyn in Wales, HMIE in Scotland, ETI in Northern Ireland and ISI for many independent schools), we show each school against its own inspection grade with the inspectorate named. Where metrics are not comparable across nations — for example Progress 8 is an English measure only — we leave the cell empty rather than fabricate an equivalent.
Is School Atlas compare free for parents?
Yes — comparing schools side by side is free. Pro opens the sections the free comparison keeps closed — results and leaver destinations, staffing, finances, wellbeing and additional needs, wherever each is published for the schools you choose — compares up to 5 schools at once, and exports the comparison. Free is enough for most parents researching a shortlist; Pro is for parents going deep on a final decision.
Where does the data come from?
Statutory government sources: the Department for Education and Ofsted in England, HM Inspectorate of Education and the Scottish Government, Estyn and StatsWales in Wales, and the Department of Education and ETI in Northern Ireland — plus the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for many independent schools, and Companies House and the Charity Commission for trust and ownership data. We refresh data monthly and every figure links back to its published source.
Can I save a comparison and come back to it later?
Yes. Free registered users can build a shortlist, share it with a partner or family member, and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get an unlimited shortlist and can export the comparison as a PDF.