Guides & Advice
Practical, parent-friendly guides to help you understand schools and move with confidence.
School guides
Understanding school choices in Surrey
How families explore primary and secondary schools across Surrey using official data, catchment information and community insights.
Read guideHow families compare secondary schools near London
What families weigh up when researching commuter-friendly towns with strong secondary schools and fast links to London.
Read guideAdmissions guides
Understanding catchment areas
How catchment areas and oversubscription criteria work, why they change, and how to check them before you apply or move.
Read guideApplying 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.
Read guideOpen day guides
Parent guides
Moving guides
SEND guides
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.