Guides & Advice
A calm knowledge centre to help you understand schools, Ofsted, admissions and moving — and what to read next.
Understanding school choices in Surrey
How families explore primary and secondary schools across Surrey using official data, catchment information and community insights.
School guides
Understanding school choices, Ofsted and performance data.
Understanding school choices in Surrey
How families explore primary and secondary schools across Surrey using official data, catchment information and community insights.
How families compare secondary schools near London
What families weigh up when researching commuter-friendly towns with strong secondary schools and fast links to London.
Admissions guides
Catchment areas, applications, deadlines and appeals.
Understanding catchment areas
How catchment areas and oversubscription criteria work, why they change, and how to check them before you apply or move.
Applying for primary school places
The primary school application timeline — when to apply, how places are offered and what to do if you need to appeal.
Open day guides
What to look for and the questions worth asking on a visit.
Parent guides
Making sense of inspections, results and everyday school life.
Moving guides
How a move affects school places and catchment eligibility.
SEND guides
Finding the right support for children with additional needs.
Popular questions
Fammove educates, it does not recommend. Our guides explain how families research schools using official data and anonymised community insights — they are information, not rankings or advice.