Parent guides hub
This hub brings together the essentials for parents — understanding Ofsted, performance data, admissions and everyday school life.
Guides in this hub
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.
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.
Understanding Ofsted reports
What Ofsted ratings mean, how to read a full report, and how families use it alongside results and community insights.
Questions families ask
What should I read first?
Start with understanding Ofsted reports and performance data, then move into admissions and open day guidance as your shortlist forms.
Related categories
Keep researching
Fammove educates, it does not recommend. We explain how families research schools using official data and anonymised community insights — this is information, not rankings or advice. We never fabricate statistics; always check the official source linked from each school.