The Good Schools Guide 2012

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Independent reviews of 1100+ state and private schools

Revered and feared by schools - loved by parents

How Good Is Your School?

1. How well do English schools perform?
2. Which schools do pupils come from?
3. See English state school catchment maps.
4. How good is a school for a child like yours?
5. Which universities/courses do pupils pursue?

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Find Your Ideal School

Helpful advice, whatever your school choice - select from:

Special and specialist Schools

State Primary and Secondary Schools

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Spotting Special Educational Needs

Approximately 20% of children have a special educational need at some point during their schooling.    What signs should you look for?

Need Extra Tuition?

Do you need a tutor?

Where do you find a good tutor?

How much will it cost? 

What are the alternatives?

Avoid the pitfalls: we review top tutoring agencies – whether you want tuition in person or online.

Tips For Foreign Parents On Finding Great British Schools...

UK independent schools are widely regarded as among the best in the world. It's not just the quality of an English education, it is the opportunities to network...

We explain where and how to start.

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Uni in The USA...And Beyond

Reviews 94 universities in 11 countries.  

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Appealing For A School Place?

Failed to get into your preferred school? 

Time is limited. If you are thinking of appealing for a school, act quickly...

11+ English: A Parent's Toolkit

Everything your child needs to know about English.

Full of wise guidance and sound advice. Helps you tutor your child.

Information On All UK Schools

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30,000+ state and independent schools

KS2, GCSE and A-level data

Our great reviews of 1100+ good schools

English state school catchment area maps

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Choosing A School - School Types - School Admissions - Special Needs Advice - Tutors and Tutoring - Curricula and Exams - Gifted and Talented - Under 5's - Post 16

Understanding The 11+

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Good Schools Guide School Pages

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The Right Location?

For English state schools - see where pupils at the school come from. 

Good For Your Child?

It may be a good school for some but not for all...Our value-added graphs guide you. 

Value-added data is available for English state schools and for independent schools at A-level. 

Which Schools Do Pupils Come From?

For English state schools.

See the schools pupils come from and those they move on to, with these dynamic charts.

 The Right Courses? 

Does the English senior school offer the courses and qualifications that interest your child

Popular / Successful At GCSE/A-level

For English senior schools, are the subjects that interest your child, popular and successful, for both girls and boys, at GCSE and/or A-level or is it a case of 'could they do better'?

Popular / Successful At Key Stage 2

For English state junior schools examine the performance of boys and girls at key stage 2 in English, maths and science.

Good Universities And Courses?

For English senior schools, see which universities pupils go to and the courses that are popular.

Use in conjunction with Six Of The Best which shows which schools send most pupils to a given course at a selected university. 

How Able Are The Pupils? 

On entry?

For English state schools, see how able boys and girls are when they enter a school...

...and when they leave...

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