School performance: understanding the data
This hub brings together everything families need to understand school performance data — what the measures mean, how to read them in context, and where they fall short.
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 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 performance measures should I look at?
For secondary schools, Progress 8 and Attainment 8; for primaries, the proportion meeting the expected standard. Read them alongside Ofsted and a visit.
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.