Finding schools…

School directory data from the Department for Education's Get Information about Schools register (updated 19 July 2026) and Ofsted inspection outcomes (updated 30 June 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

This site is an independent directory, not an official application system. See About for details and data limitations, and Privacy for what we store (in short: nothing on our servers, no tracking cookies).

Browse schools by area

Find and compare schools

Enter where you live to see nearby schools, then narrow them down and press Show schools.

Postcode, town or cityLeave blank to search the whole of England. Results are sorted closest first when you enter a location.

How far?Straight-line distance from your postcode or town, not the school's catchment area. Catchments vary by school - check each school's admissions page.

School name (optional)

Child's date of birthWe work out which year group your child would join next September and only show schools that take that age. Your child's date of birth isn't saved anywhere.

Stage of educationNursery shows nursery schools and primary schools with a nursery class (from age 3 or younger). Primary schools usually take ages 4-11 (Reception to Year 6); secondary schools take ages 11-16, or 11-18 with a sixth form.

Grammar or non-selectiveGrammar schools choose pupils by an entrance test, often called the 11-plus. Non-selective schools don't test.

FaithFaith schools have a religious character and may give priority to families of that faith in their admissions.

Boys, girls or mixed

Ofsted ratingThe overall grade from the school's latest full Ofsted inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single grade, so some recently inspected schools show no rating here.

Sort results by

Clear all

319 schools found

Secondary (Year 7 upwards)
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ryedale School

York, North Yorkshire - YO62 7SL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“High expectations and traditional values are hallmarks of our school. The Ryedale Values of Honesty, Kindness and Respect are woven into the fabric of our community and exemplified by all.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sacred Heart Catholic School

London, Southwark - SE5 0RP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Sacred Heart Catholic School is a vibrant and dynamic school with high expectations and great ambitions for every one of our pupils.”

SecondaryEstablished

PreviousPage 11 of 16Next

Ofsted: Outstanding

Quality of education: Outstanding

Sacred Heart High School

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - W6 7DG

“Our mission statement (which forms the basis of our approach to the students in our care) is shaped by the teachings and attitudes of Jesus Christ and is underpinned by gospel values.”

SecondaryGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden, Essex - CB11 4UH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“When parents choose a school for their children they are looking for a match between their values and those of the school. Our ethos at County High ensures our success and we know that when parents and carers share our values and expectations that their children will get the most out of the school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

Southampton, Southampton - SO16 3DQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Celebrating Community Leadership! We are incredibly proud of our students who represented Saint George Catholic College at the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's Black History Month celebration on Wednesday 7 October.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sale Grammar School

Sale, Trafford - M33 3NH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are incredibly proud of our Sixth Form provision here at Sale Grammar School. Students who make up our Sixth Form have an exceptional education which is built on the same vision, values and virtues as the rest of our school.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sandringham School

St Albans, Hertfordshire - AL4 9NX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are very proud of our learning environment and the high standards of achievement reached by all students at the school. We are also very proud of our highly talented staff who make a significant difference to the outcomes for Sandringham students.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

School of Science and Technology Maidstone

Maidstone, Kent - ME14 5GQ

“We would love for you to vote for SST so we can continue expanding our STEM curriculum and developing our students' learning!”

SecondarySince 2020Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Seaford Head School

Seaford, East Sussex - BN25 4LX

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We have a well – established track record of academic excellence and we are committed to ensuring that all our students achieve to their full potential. We are also very proud of the excellent contribution our students make to the school and the wider community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Sedgefield Community College

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham - TS21 3DD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Sedgefield Community College is a school where our highly skilled staff body works tirelessly each day to ensure all of our exceptional students can reach their full potential.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Shoreham Academy

Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex - BN43 6YT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make on their behalf. At Shoreham Academy, we aim not only to match parents’ expectations of what a school should offer their child, but to exceed them.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - HP21 8PE

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is that children will enjoy their time as pupils in this school.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sir John Lawes School

Harpenden, Hertfordshire - AL5 4QP

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Rochester, Medway - ME1 3EL

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Ofsted judge the school to be ‘Outstanding’, a grading the school has held since 2005. In our last report the lead inspector noted that ‘ Pupils and students are thoughtful, polite, courteous and respectful. The school’s culture helps them to feel safe and happy. Their behaviour is exceptional.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Marlow, Buckinghamshire - SL7 2BR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our values today are captured in the school motto, adopted by those early scholars back in 1624. Te Digna Sequere - Follow things Worthy - is a principle that underpins the distinctive ethos of the school.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)EstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Soham Village College

Ely, Cambridgeshire - CB7 5AA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Southam College

Southam, Warwickshire - CV47 0JW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Southam College is a successful school. Our three successive outstanding Ofsted reports, examination results and parent and student surveys support this view. However, we are not complacent and want every one of our 1676 students to have a fantastic school day, every day.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Southend High School for Boys

Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS0 0RG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Southend High School for Boys is a selective grammar school with an inclusive Sixth Form. We combine academic ambition with a strong sense of community, encouraging every student to grow with courage and determination.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Southend High School for Girls

Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea - SS2 4UZ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Southend High School for Girls is a high-performing grammar school – academic excellence is at the core of our purpose and commitment to students and parents. Teachers are passionate about their subjects and are experts in their fields.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Spalding High School

Spalding, Lincolnshire - PE11 2PJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Spalding High School, we seek to ensure that all pupils, whatever their ability, receive high quality teaching and learning throughout the curriculum, so they can achieve their maximum potential. There is no known ceiling to achievement; intelligence can be developed.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)GirlsEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding