Data Disclaimer
Important information about the data presented on FindMySchool
⚠️ Critical Information Notice
All data on FindMySchool is provided for research purposes only.
You MUST verify ALL information directly with schools or local authorities before:
- Making school applications
- Making relocation decisions
- Making any educational decisions
- Relying on admission criteria or catchment areas
Failure to verify information could result in missed opportunities, unsuccessful applications, or other adverse consequences for which FindMySchool accepts no liability.
Our Data Sources
We compile data from multiple official sources to provide comprehensive school information:
- ✓Department for Education (DfE)
School performance data, statistics, and official records
- ✓Ofsted
Inspection reports and ratings
- ✓Local Education Authorities
Admission policies and local school information
- ✓Individual School Websites
Contact details and specific school information
- ✓Office for National Statistics
Demographic and geographic data
Data Update Frequency
Important: Data is NOT real-time
Our data is updated periodically based on official release schedules. There may be significant delays between changes occurring and being reflected on our site.
Typical Update Schedule:
- Performance Data: Annually after official DfE releases
- Ofsted Ratings: Periodically, may lag behind new inspections
- School Details: Quarterly review cycle
- Contact Information: Best effort basis, may be outdated
- Admission Data: Annually, reflects previous year's data
Information That Changes Frequently
The following information is particularly prone to change and should ALWAYS be verified:
Admissions
- • Admission criteria
- • Catchment areas
- • Application deadlines
- • Available places
- • Last distance offered
School Details
- • Contact information
- • Staff members
- • School capacity
- • Policies and procedures
- • Term dates
Performance
- • Exam results
- • Ofsted ratings
- • Progress measures
- • Student numbers
- • Rankings positions
Features
- • Sixth form availability
- • Special provisions
- • Extracurricular offerings
- • Facilities
- • Transport options
Historical Data Limitations
Last Distance Offered
This is historical data from previous admission years. It:
- Varies significantly year-to-year
- Depends on sibling priority and house moves
- Changes with application numbers
- Should NEVER be used to predict current year admissions
Performance Data & Rankings
School performance metrics and rankings:
- Reflect past performance only
- Do not predict future results
- Can change significantly with different cohorts
- Don't capture all aspects of school quality
How to Verify Information
For Admission Information:
- Contact the school directly via their official website or phone
- Check your local authority's education website
- Request the current admission policy document
- Attend school open days and information sessions
For Performance Data:
- Check the latest DfE performance tables
- Read the most recent Ofsted report directly from Ofsted's website
- Ask schools for their latest results during visits
For School Features:
- Visit the school's official website
- Arrange a school visit or tour
- Speak directly with school staff
- Review the latest prospectus
Legal Disclaimer
FindMySchool provides this data "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information.
We are not liable for:
- Decisions made based on our data
- Missed application deadlines or opportunities
- Unsuccessful school applications
- Relocation or housing decisions
- Any direct, indirect, or consequential losses
- Inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information
By using FindMySchool, you acknowledge that all educational decisions remain your sole responsibility and that you will verify all information independently.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have questions about our data or find inaccuracies, please contact us:
Email: info@findmyschool.uk
While we appreciate reports of inaccuracies, please note that data updates depend on official source releases and we cannot guarantee immediate corrections.