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Everything you need to choose with confidence

Core

Smart School Search

Search 27,000+ schools by name or postcode. Filter by phase, Ofsted, SEN, religion, gender, boarding, sixth form, and more.

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Schools Near Me

Enter your postcode to see every school nearby with admission likelihood based on distance and capacity. Know your chances before you apply.

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AI Advisor

Ask questions in plain English. Get personalised school recommendations, admissions guidance, and SEN advice powered by AI and real school data.

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SEN School Finder

Purpose-built for SEND families. Match by need type, filter by availability, see provision details, and access the full EHCP guide.

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Admission Predictor

Enter your postcode, sibling status, and faith. Get a percentage chance of admission based on capacity, distance, and oversubscription data.

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Compare & Scorecard

Compare up to 4 schools side-by-side with a transparent scorecard. See who wins on Ofsted, KS2, Attainment 8, Progress 8, and more.

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Deadline Dashboard

Every school application deadline in one place. Primary, secondary, grammar, nursery — with countdown timers and reminders. Never miss a date.

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Parent Q&A

Ask questions and get answers from real parents whose children attend the school. Does it handle anxiety well? How is the homework load? Real answers.

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Area Intelligence

House prices, transport links, flood risk, broadband speed, noise assessment, and local amenities — all on one page per school.

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Education Journey

Visualise your child's full education path from nursery to sixth form. Key stages, transitions, actions, and what to plan for at every age.

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Performance Trends

See exam results compared to national averages. Attainment 8, Progress 8, KS2, A-Levels — with above/below average indicators.

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Guides & Blog

Expert guides on admissions, Ofsted ratings, 11+ prep, SEN school choice, exam results, and catchment areas.

How it works

Three steps to the right school

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Enter your postcode

See schools sorted by distance with admission likelihood. Or use the matchmaker quiz to find your best fit.

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Filter & explore

Narrow by Ofsted, SEN, exam results, sixth form, religion, and more. Check commute times, house prices, and area data.

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Compare & apply

Compare shortlisted schools side-by-side. Track applications, get Ofsted alerts, and export reports as PDF.

Who it's for

Built for every parent in England

Whether you're looking for your child's first primary school, navigating secondary options, or searching for specialist SEN provision — PickMySchool gives you the data to decide with confidence.

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Parents choosing a first school
Find local primaries, check Ofsted, see admission likelihood, and calculate your school commute.
Families planning secondary transition
Compare secondaries by Attainment 8, Progress 8, and English & Maths. Track your applications.
SEND families
Find schools matched to your child's needs, check availability, access the EHCP guide, and track annual reviews.
Relocating families
Explore schools alongside house prices, transport links, broadband speeds, and area amenities — before you move.

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