Terms and Conditions

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

We strive to keep all information current and accurate. However:

• School data is updated periodically based on official releases
• Rankings are recalculated annually using the latest available data
• Users should verify critical information directly with schools
• We cannot guarantee real-time accuracy of all information

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

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: