What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?

Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, Education Scotland, 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, Education Scotland 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 subscribers get additional layers that the free comparison does not show: multi-year performance trends, oversubscription priority rules, advanced demographics, predictive admissions chances and full league-table access. 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, Education Scotland 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 and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get unlimited shortlist size, can share a shortlist with a partner or family member, and can export the comparison as a PDF.

Compare Schools

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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, gender mix, free-school-meal share, ethnicity, EAL, SEN-support and EHCP rates where the school's nation publishes them.
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 — multi-year performance trends, predictive admissions probability, full league-table access, advanced demographics and shortlist export.

Frequently asked questions

What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?
Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, Education Scotland, 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, Education Scotland 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 subscribers get additional layers that the free comparison does not show: multi-year performance trends, oversubscription priority rules, advanced demographics, predictive admissions chances and full league-table access. 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, Education Scotland 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 and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get unlimited shortlist size, can share a shortlist with a partner or family member, 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, gender mix, free-school-meal share, ethnicity, EAL, SEN-support and EHCP rates where the school's nation publishes them.
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 — multi-year performance trends, predictive admissions probability, full league-table access, advanced demographics and shortlist export.

Frequently asked questions

What can I compare between schools on School Atlas?
Side-by-side comparison covers inspection grades (Ofsted, Estyn, Education Scotland, 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, Education Scotland 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 subscribers get additional layers that the free comparison does not show: multi-year performance trends, oversubscription priority rules, advanced demographics, predictive admissions chances and full league-table access. 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, Education Scotland 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 and return to compare those schools on any device. Pro subscribers get unlimited shortlist size, can share a shortlist with a partner or family member, and can export the comparison as a PDF.