Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using FindMySchool
Introduction
Welcome to FindMySchool. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using FindMySchool, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Our mission is to help parents and students navigate the education system in England with comprehensive data and insights.
Service Description
FindMySchool provides:
- Comprehensive school data and rankings for schools in England
- Academic performance metrics including GCSE, A-Level, and Oxbridge success rates
- Ofsted inspection ratings and reports
- School comparison tools
- Contact information and practical details about schools
- Educational insights and guidance
Data Accuracy and Sources
3.1 Data Sources
Our data is compiled from official sources including:
- Department for Education (DfE)
- Ofsted
- Individual school websites
- Office for National Statistics
- Local education authorities
3.2 Data Currency and Accuracy Disclaimer
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON DATA ACCURACY:
- School data is compiled from multiple official sources and updated periodically
- Information may not reflect real-time changes (e.g., new Ofsted inspections, staff changes, policy updates)
- Application data including "last distance offered" is historical and DOES NOT guarantee future admission
- Rankings are calculated annually using the latest available data at time of calculation
- School capacity, admission numbers, and catchment areas can change annually
- We make no warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or currency of any data
⚠️ CRITICAL: Always verify ALL information directly with schools and local authorities before making any educational decisions, submitting applications, or relocating.
Data Usage Notice: All data and visualizations on FindMySchool are provided for research purposes only. Users must independently confirm all information with relevant schools or local authorities to avoid misinterpretation that could jeopardize applications or educational planning.
3.3 Ranking Methodology
Our rankings use transparent, data-driven methodologies based on:
- Academic performance indicators
- Progress measures
- Ofsted ratings
- Student outcomes
Full methodology details are available on our methodology page.
Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use FindMySchool to:
- Research schools for personal, non-commercial purposes
- Compare school performance and features
- Save and create shortlists of schools
- Access educational insights and guidance
4.2 Prohibited Use
You must not:
- Use our data for commercial purposes without permission
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data
- Misrepresent or manipulate our data
- Use the service to harass schools or individuals
- Attempt to access restricted areas of the website
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the service
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of FindMySchool is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
5.1 Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. Details are in our Cookie Policy.
Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Content
All content on FindMySchool, including:
- Rankings and performance data presentations
- Website design and functionality
- Original written content and analysis
- Logos and branding
is protected by intellectual property laws and remains our property or that of our licensors.
6.2 Your Rights
You may:
- View and print pages for personal use
- Share links to our content
- Quote brief excerpts with attribution
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
Disclaimers
7.1 Educational Decisions
FindMySchool provides information to support decision-making but:
- We do not provide educational advice
- School selection should consider multiple factors beyond our data
- We recommend visiting schools and conducting independent research
7.2 School Admissions
We provide information about admissions policies but:
- We are not involved in school admissions processes
- Admission criteria and processes are managed by individual schools and local authorities
- Users must verify current admission requirements with schools
- Historical admission data (including last distance offered) varies significantly year-to-year
- Past admission patterns do not predict or guarantee future admission outcomes
7.3 Limitation of Liability
FindMySchool shall not be liable for:
- Any decisions made based on data presented on this website
- Missed application deadlines or unsuccessful school applications
- Inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information in our data
- Misinterpretation of data, rankings, or visualizations
- Changes in school admissions policies, catchment areas, or criteria
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses arising from use of our service
- Loss of opportunity or chance of admission to any school
- Relocation or housing decisions based on school information
Users acknowledge that FindMySchool is an information service only and all educational decisions remain the sole responsibility of parents, guardians, and students.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
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.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@findmyschool.uk
By using FindMySchool, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.