Terms of Service for UK School Explorer
Last updated: November 2, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using UK School Explorer, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Description of Service
UK School Explorer provides:
- Access to official UK government education data
- Tools to search, filter, and compare schools
- Interactive maps and visualizations
- Information about school performance and Ofsted ratings
3. Use of Service
Permitted Use:
You may use UK School Explorer to:
- Research schools for personal use
- Compare schools to inform education decisions
- Access official government education data
Prohibited Use:
You may not:
- Scrape or systematically download data
- Use the service for commercial purposes without permission
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Misrepresent data or create misleading information based on our service
- Harass, abuse, or harm others through the service
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
4. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer
We display official government data "as is":
- Data comes directly from the Department for Education and Ofsted
- We do not edit, adjust, or modify official data
- Data may be out of date (performance data is typically 1-2 years old)
- Some schools may have missing or incomplete data
No Warranty:
UK School Explorer is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee that:
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Data will be completely accurate or up-to-date
- The service will meet your specific requirements
5. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We are not liable for any decisions you make based on information from UK School Explorer
- We are not responsible for errors in the underlying government data
- We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Important: UK School Explorer is a research tool. Always:
- Visit schools in person
- Read full Ofsted reports
- Speak to current parents and pupils
- Verify critical information with schools directly
6. Intellectual Property
School Data:
All school performance data, Ofsted reports, and school information are published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
UK School Explorer:
- Our website design, code, and original content are protected by copyright
- You may not copy, reproduce, or create derivative works without permission
- You may link to UK School Explorer from your website
7. No User Accounts
UK School Explorer does not require user accounts. The service is freely accessible to all users without registration.
8. Third-Party Links
UK School Explorer contains links to external websites (e.g., official Ofsted reports, DfE pages). We are not responsible for:
- The content of external websites
- Privacy practices of third-party sites
- Availability of external links
9. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the service at any time
- Change these terms of service
- Update features and functionality
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.
10. Beta Service
UK School Explorer is currently in beta. This means:
- Features may change without notice
- Service interruptions may occur
- Data updates may be delayed
- We welcome feedback to improve the service
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact
For questions about these terms, please visit the website for the latest contact information.
13. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
By using UK School Explorer, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.