Schoolwize Blog Team

How to Choose a Secondary School: The 2026 Parent's Guide

Per-subject GCSE results, 5-year trends and class sizes — how to choose a secondary school with free, official government data.

How to Apply for an EHCP: A Parent’s Guide (2026)

A diagnosis is not a requirement to apply for an EHCP, neither is the school’s permission. This guide explains how to apply, the legal deadlines and options...

EBacc scrapped 2025/26: what it means for your school's curriculum and option blocks

EBacc scrapped from 2025/26 KS4 performance measures: what the removal means for your school's curriculum, option blocks and Progress 8 accountability.

The History of School League Tables in England: What the Numbers Really Tell You

School league tables began in 1992 with a single GCSE percentage. How the measures evolved to Progress 8, why Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland stopped...