School Comparison Guide
Data and methodology
Source notes, update context and caveats for the school data shown on MySchoolHub.
Overview
MySchoolHub combines official school records, DfE performance data, Ofsted inspection information and local admissions research so parents can compare schools in one place.
Last reviewed: 23 May 2026. The notes below explain where each major field comes from, why some values can be missing, and why rankings should be treated as decision support rather than a guarantee of future outcomes or admissions eligibility.
Field and source reference
| Field | Source | Notes | Update context |
|---|---|---|---|
| School name, URN, type, phase, trust, address and contact details | DfE Get Information about Schools and local authority directory enrichment | GIAS is the core school register. Local authority directory fields are used where a council publishes clearer local contact or directory links. | Refreshed through the ingestion pipeline when source data changes |
| KS2 primary attainment and scaled scores | Department for Education and Explore Education Statistics | Includes expected standard, higher standard, reading and maths scaled scores, and subject-level measures where published. | Latest available published academic year |
| KS4 GCSE metrics | Department for Education and Explore Education Statistics | Includes Attainment 8, Progress 8, English and maths, EBacc, subject grades and subgroup breakdowns where available. | Latest available published academic year |
| KS5 and A-level metrics | Department for Education and Explore Education Statistics | Includes A-level average point scores, value-added progress, AAB or better, pass rate, completion and retention fields where published. | Latest available published academic year |
| Ofsted inspection context | Ofsted management information and report pages | Newer inspections may not have an overall effectiveness grade because Ofsted changed the graded inspection framework from September 2024. | Latest imported Ofsted management information |
| Local authority admissions guide content | Official council admissions pages and linked admissions documents | Admissions copy is researched for priority authorities and should be checked against the official council or school before applying. | Guide-specific checked date shown on each authority page |
| Grammar and independent entry information | School websites, entry pages, fee pages and ISC directory fallback where available | Scraped entry information is source-backed but can be incomplete when schools do not publish dates, fees or forms clearly. | Scrape status and source links are shown where available |
What MySchoolHub data includes
MySchoolHub is built around a broader schema than a simple league table. School profiles combine core school metadata with GCSE and KS2 performance, Ofsted inspection history, sixth form outcomes and map-ready location fields.
The backend also supports absence rates, suspensions and permanent exclusions, KS4 destination measures, subject-level GCSE grade distributions, subgroup breakdowns for filtered KS4 performance, and admissions or fee information for specialist entry pages.
That means these comparison pages can target real parent questions like how to compare Progress 8, English and maths, reading and maths scaled scores, destination outcomes, or Ofsted and admissions context in the same research journey.
Why data can be missing
Some measures are unavailable because the school has no eligible cohort, has a very small cohort, does not cover that key stage, or the DfE suppresses values for privacy and statistical reliability.
Independent schools and some specialist providers can have thinner public performance coverage than mainstream state-funded schools. MySchoolHub shows missing values as unavailable rather than filling gaps with estimates.
How to read Ofsted data
Ofsted overall effectiveness is shown where the source data includes it. From September 2024, graded inspections of state-funded schools no longer include a single overall effectiveness judgement, so newer inspection records may show judgement areas without an overall grade.
Local authority good/outstanding percentages are calculated only from schools with recognizable overall effectiveness values, including both text grades and numeric Ofsted codes in the imported data.
Official sources
How to use rankings and comparisons
Rankings and side-by-side comparison are useful for shortlisting, but they should not be used alone. A practical school decision also needs admissions rules, distance, travel, pupil needs, curriculum fit and current school context.
Historical performance does not guarantee future results or admission eligibility. Always verify admissions arrangements, oversubscription criteria, supplementary forms and deadlines with the local authority or the school.
Frequently asked questions
Are MySchoolHub rankings official league tables?
No. MySchoolHub uses official source data, but the site presents parent-facing comparisons and filters rather than an official government league table.
Why does a school have no Progress 8 or KS2 progress value?
Progress fields can be missing when the DfE does not publish them for a cohort, when the school does not cover that phase, or when values are suppressed.
Can MySchoolHub tell me whether my child will get a place?
No. MySchoolHub supports research, but admissions eligibility depends on the current admission arrangements, address evidence, cohort demand and school or council rules.