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Find the right school for your child
Matches built from 40+ signals about your child, with the reasoning shown.
schools scored
child-profile signals
Index pillars, weights public
buckets: reach / target / safer
What we look at
Academic
Subject confidence, results, current school, entry point, scholarship interest, learning style.
Practical
Postcode, travel, budget, single-sex or co-ed, faith, Saturday school.
Personality and fit
Social style, resilience, test nerves, interests, languages, SEN needs.
Family
Siblings' schools, your priorities and worries, relocation timing.
Index weights
A 100-point score with three sub-indices (Best for Academics · Leavers · Future Ready) and a confidence band on every ranking.
| Pillar | Weight |
|---|---|
| Academic outcomes | 22% |
| University destinations | 17% |
| Future-ready provision | 12% |
| Pastoral care | 12% |
| Pupil flourishing | 8% |
| Value-add | 5% |
| Access (bursaries / scholarships) | 10% |
| Parent voice | 9% |
| External inspection | 5% |
Why you can check our results
- Every match shows its top three reasons.
- Reach, target and safer come from your child's profile and each school's selectivity.
- Schools with thin data are flagged as low confidence.
- Change a profile field and the matches update.
- Schools cannot pay to appear or remove themselves from low matches.
Narrow your shortlist
Houseroom Index
A second opinion when you're choosing between two strong matches.
Compare
Side by side on academics, pastoral, fees, facilities and inspection. Shareable.
Similar schools
Alternatives to any school, ranked by ethos and character.
Schools near you
A map by postcode, filtered by entry age, gender and distance.
Common questions
How is the matcher different from searching 'best schools near me'?
It ranks 286 schools against 40+ signals about your child, then groups them into reach, target and safer with reasons. A search engine ranks pages, not schools.
How is the matcher unbiased if schools want to be in it?
Schools cannot pay to appear, change their ranking or remove themselves from low matches. Every match shows its reasoning.
What's the difference between the matcher and the Houseroom Index?
The matcher asks which schools fit your child. The Index rates each school across nine pillars. Most parents shortlist with the matcher, then check the Index.
What if my child doesn't fit the typical profile?
The signals cover SEN, personality, learning style and resilience, not just exam confidence. For complex cases, our advisors can help.
How accurate is the Houseroom Index?
Every pillar uses sourced, dated data, and thin data gets a low confidence band. The methodology page shows the full calculation.
How often do matches update?
Whenever you change your child's profile, saved schools, postcode or budget. School data is reviewed weekly.
Can I share my shortlist with my partner or an advisor?
Yes. Every shortlist has a share link.
Is the matcher free?
Yes. Matching across 286 schools is free for every parent.