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Understanding UK school performance data

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What is UK School Explorer?

UK School Explorer is a comprehensive platform for exploring and analyzing performance data from England's state-funded schools. We combine official government datasets to provide transparent insights into school performance, helping families, educators, and policymakers make informed decisions based on publicly available data.

Datasets Used

DfE Performance Tables 2023/24

Comprehensive school performance data including KS2, KS4, KS5 results, attendance, and post-16 destinations for over 25,000 schools.

Ofsted School Inspections

Quality assurance ratings and inspection outcomes for maintained schools and academies across England.

FE & Skills Inspections

Inspection data for further education providers and sixth form colleges.

Geographic Data

Location-based information derived from school addresses, enabling regional and local authority analysis.

Explore the analytics: Use the navigation menu to explore different aspects of school performance data, including distributions, coverage analysis, equity metrics, and leaderboards.