Postcode
DfE Performance Tables
UK postcode for the school's location
Understanding School Postcode
The postcode provides the school’s location in the UK postal system. It’s a key identifier for finding schools and understanding their catchment areas.
Practical Uses
Postcodes enable: - Finding the school on maps - Calculating distances from your home - Understanding which local authority area applies - Identifying nearby schools
Postcodes and Admissions
While postcodes don’t directly determine admissions, they’re related: - Distance from school is often measured to the postcode - Catchment areas are defined by geographic boundaries - Some schools use postcode-based priority areas
For Parents
Use the postcode to: - Get directions to the school - Calculate your distance for admission purposes - Check public transport routes - Understand the school’s neighborhood
The postcode is primarily useful for practical logistics rather than assessing school quality.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- postcode
- Data Source
- DfE Performance Tables
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.