Short stories from official school data, in plain English. Where results are rising, where children miss the most school, and what it means for your family.
FeaturedClass sizes2024/25 data1 min read
27Children in a typical infant class
Classes for 5 to 7 year olds are limited by law to 30 children with one teacher. Most schools stay just below that.
Each story looks at every local authority in England, then explains what the gap means if you're choosing a school.
Showing 1 story from 2025/26
13 for 10First choices for every 10 places
Admissions2025/26 data
At the 1,192 secondary schools in England with more first choices than places, about 13 children put the school first for every 10 Year 7 places.
Published 31 October 20261 min read
We're not here to rank schools or scare anyone. We look for the patterns that help parents ask better questions.
53,000+schools in England behind these stories
Every place in our stories has its own page, with each school on a map and how the area compares with England.