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 September 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 · Guides for parents

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 resultSchools inspected since November 2025 have a report card that grades each area, with no overall grade. Other schools still have an older overall grade. Pick from either list.

Sort results by

21,933 schools found

Elsley Primary School

Wembley, Brent - HA9 6HT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Elsley, our ethos and values lie at the heart of our curriculum. Our four values of learning, sharing, achieving and respecting, guide our community in what we learn, and how we learn. We have outlined what the values mean to us.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×6Strong in 1 area, Expected in 6 areas

Elson Infant School

Gosport, Hampshire - PO12 4EU

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“Our Bronze Award helped us to refine the learning environment and curriculum planning. We focused on making learning accessible for all and underpinned by strong and trusting relationships. Adults working with the children are attuned and learn to know the children and their families well.”

PreviousPage 265 of 1097Next

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Elson Junior School

Gosport, Hampshire - PO12 4EX

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

“The school sits at the heart of our local community we work extremely closely with families to ensure every child feels happy, supported and ready to succeed in school, while also delivering a first-class curriculum offer that ensures pupils leave Elson ready for the next stage of their educational…”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

Elston Hall Primary School

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton - WV10 6NN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Elston Hall Primary school is a large, friendly primary school located on the outskirts of Wolverhampton, in Fordhouses. It is a three-form entry school with around 700 pupils on roll from Nursery to Year 6.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Elstow School

Bedford, Bedford - MK42 9GP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Pupils are expected to work very hard to meet the high expectations that the school and parents have of them. The aim is that pupils who come to Elstow School break through any barriers and achieve their full potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Elstree Screen Arts Academy

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire - WD6 5NN

“Research shows that reading is the single most valuable skill and practice that any school can give to their learners. It’s even more crucial for us because ESA is a creative arts specialist centre. We are all about story lovers and story tellers.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2013Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Elsworth CofE VA Primary School

Cambridgeshire - CB23 4JD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is committed to providing an excellent standard of education with a strong Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on fostering a strong sense of care and belonging for all, where we cherish and celebrate children as individuals.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Eltham Church of England Primary School

London, Greenwich - SE9 1TR

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Eltham Church of England Primary School, we aim to provide an inspiring curriculum, nurturing the development of the whole child and in which every child can achieve.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Eltham Hill School

London, Greenwich - SE9 5EE

“Eltham Hill School is a highly successful comprehensive girls' school where students enjoy their learning and achieve excellent results.”

SecondarySixth formGirlsEstablishedOfsted: Good

Elthorne Park High School

London, Ealing - W7 2AH

“We believe that developing our students’ character is key to achieving our mission statement, ‘Achieving Excellence in a Learning Community’ and we approach character development through our core values - the ‘5 Ps’ - and by exploring what each of these values means in daily life for students at…”

SecondarySixth formSince 1998No rating on record

Elton CofE Primary School

Matlock, Derbyshire - DE4 2BW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Elton Church of England Primary School is a very small school in the heart of Derbyshire. If you would like to visit, please ring the school office or email us. You are always welcome. Follow us on twitter: @elton_school”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Elton Community Primary School

Bury, Bury - BL8 1SB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At Elton Primary School, we want every child to be the very best they can be. We are committed to providing a happy, safe, caring, positive and creative environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Elton Primary School

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester - CH2 4LT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our vision for Elton is to provide a nurturing environment where children are inspired to have a love of learning, by having an ambitious and enriching curriculum so that they develop a love of life, always aim high and achieve their full potential and flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Thetford, Suffolk - IP24 3TN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We craft and teach an engaging, broad and balanced curriculum with exciting learning journeys and opportunities that build on the children’s interests and stimulate and deepen their understanding.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Elvetham Heath Primary School

Fleet, Hampshire - GU51 1DP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Elvetham Heath first began our journey of developing Character Education in 2016.”

PrimarySince 2001Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Elvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

York, York - YO41 4HP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Elvington Church of England Primary School works in partnership with parents/carers, children, church and community to provide a first-class education and start in life. We aim to inspire and equip children to learn throughout life and to strive for excellence in their work and relationships.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Elworth CofE Primary School

Sandbach, Cheshire East - CW11 3HU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Elworth CE Primary school we believe in the Church of England's vision for education which is 'Deeply Christian, Serving the Common Good.' Education should enable children to flourish and reach their full God given potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Elworth Hall Primary School

Sandbach, Cheshire East - CW11 1TE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Little Owls at Elworth Hall Pre-School based within the welcoming setting of Elworth Hall Primary School offers the highest quality early learning opportunities at the very start of your child’s educational journey.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Ely College

Ely, Cambridgeshire - CB6 2SH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We truly value the success of every child and place the sharing of excellent education practice at its core.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedNo rating on record

Ely St John's Community Primary School

Ely, Cambridgeshire - CB6 3BW

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Ely St John’s, we aim to ensure that all children have equal access to broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating teaching, underpinned by a nurturing, therapeutic approach in which every child and adult feels valued, safe and secure.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good