About Houseroom
The data platform for private school admissions.
Houseroom is the operating system for UK independent-school admissions. We track every published open day, registration window and assessment date across hundreds of schools, and send parents verified WhatsApp or SMS alerts before each one.
Think of us as Crunchbase for private school data — transparent, independent and built for parents.
Who we are
We are a small independent team based in London. A board of advisors is joining shortly.
We are not a magazine, a consultancy, or a school. Houseroom earns revenue from parent memberships and from school admissions workflow software. Schools cannot pay to alter rankings, recommendations, reviews, visibility or parent-facing advice.
What we do — and don’t do
We do verify data
We verify data against public sources (DfE, ISI, GIAS, Charity Commission, school websites) and show parents where each fact came from.
We do let schools claim their listing
We let schools claim their listing to add or correct information — for free.
We don't accept paid influence
We don't let any paying school alter rankings, recommendations, reviews, visibility or parent-facing advice.
We don't publish rumours
We don't publish rumours from anonymous tips as fact.
Why we exist
Independent data. No bias. Better decisions for your child.
Independent-school admissions is complex and opaque. Families deserve a single place with accurate, verified data and timely alerts — so they can focus on what matters most: finding the right school.
Independent
We are 100% independent. No school can pay to influence our data or rankings.
Comprehensive
150K+ verified data points across 670+ private schools, refreshed weekly.
Timely
Real-time alerts for open days, deadlines and assessments — so you never miss a date.
Built for parents
Designed to save you time, reduce stress and help you make informed choices.
Trusted by thousands of parents
Your data is encrypted and never shared.
We're independent and always on your side.
150K+ verified data points refreshed weekly.
Our team is here to support you.