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Website

GIAS

School website URL

Understanding School Website

This field provides the school’s official website URL. School websites are valuable resources for understanding the school beyond data and statistics.

What to Look For

School websites typically include: - Prospectus: Vision, values, and ethos - Curriculum: Subject options and pathways - Policies: Behaviour, uniform, homework - News: Recent achievements and events - Staff: Leadership team and key contacts - Admissions: Application process and criteria

Why Visit the Website

Statistics tell part of the story. Websites help you understand: - The school’s culture and priorities - Communication style and transparency - Range of extracurricular activities - Community feel and values

Quality Indicators

A well-maintained website suggests: - Good communication with parents - Organised administration - Transparency about the school

However, some excellent schools have basic websites, while struggling schools may have polished ones. Use the website as one source among many.

For Parents

Always visit a school’s website during your research. Combined with visits, data, and inspection reports, it builds a complete picture.

Technical Details

Column Name
website
Data Source
GIAS

Coverage by School Phase

How many schools have data available for this field.

Primary
100% 17910 / 17910
Secondary
100% 1263 / 1263
Secondary with Sixth Form
100% 2033 / 2033
Sixth Form Only
100% 289 / 289
All-through
100% 269 / 269
Special
100% 2059 / 2059
Independent
100% 1724 / 1724
Good (80%+)
Moderate (50-79%)
Poor (<50%)

This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.