With over 2,500 independent schools (also known as private schools) in the UK, choosing which to apply to can feel like an overwhelming task. Parents are likely to prioritise things such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it is not always straightforward to locate all this information and get a good understanding of the school. Luckily, our expert team is here to provide some top tips and websites for researching independent schools, so you can find the right place for your child.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Get the basics from the Independent Schools Council<\/a> (ISC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This useful website has several different search functions to enable you to search by school name, on a map, or by filtering specific criteria. Each school page provides basic information as well as links to the school\u2019s website and latest inspection report. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Understand the school from their website<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend some time looking through the school\u2019s own website. We recommend looking at the \u2018School Life\u2019 section in particular to get a good idea of what attending the school is like. Fees and admissions information are best sourced directly from school websites. You will also be able to view or request a prospectus with further information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Get the opinions of other parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n Websites like Mumsnet <\/a>and even Google are free sources of reviews. You can also use specialist school ranking websites like SchoolGuide<\/a> and The School Report<\/a> to view further reviews (be aware that these may require membership for full access). When reading reviews, stay aware of: how old the review is; where the reviewer has got their information from (e.g. personal experience, or local gossip); and adverse experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Compare schools by results and ranking<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many ways to compare schools, and every one is unique. Ranking websites are available to allow parents to directly compare schools, usually by exam results. When using a ranking website such as SchoolGuide<\/a>, My Top Schools<\/a>, or Top School Guide<\/a> be aware that a ranking table can only give a very narrow picture of a school and that GCSE results do not capture the full experience your child might have. Check what information each website is using to rank schools to ensure you are getting the full picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also find exam result information on individual school websites. These pages often give more information and you can compare how results have changed over the last few years. The government website Compare Schools<\/a> also provides secondary school attainment information, but be aware that attainment figures for schools using iGCSEs or IB may appear lower than reality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Deep dive for specific information <\/p>\n\n\n\n If there is something specific you want to learn about a school, then we suggest targeted web searching. For example, you could search for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also consult the school\u2019s latest inspection report (linked on their ISC profile) to learn about their strengths and any weaknesses, as well as information about the type of pupils who attend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our team has learned these tips and much more from years of experience supporting students to reach their goals and attend the schools of their dreams. For more information about our current courses including 11+ and 13+ preparation, visit our website<\/a> or contact us<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u82f1\u570b\u6709\u8d85\u904e 2,500 \u6240independent schools\uff08\u4ea6\u5373\u79c1\u7acb\u5b78\u6821\uff09\uff0c\u6c7a\u5b9a\u7533\u8acb\u54ea\u6240\u5b78\u6821\u53ef\u80fd\u4e0d\u662f\u7c21\u55ae\u7684\u6289\u64c7\u3002\u5bb6\u9577\u53ef\u80fd\u9700\u8981\u512a\u5148\u8003\u616e\u4ee5\u4e0b\u4e8b\u9805\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u6211\u5011\u77e5\u9053\uff0c\u8981\u627e\u5230\u6240\u6709\u9019\u4e9b\u8cc7\u8a0a\u4e26\u5145\u5206\u4e86\u89e3\u5b78\u6821\u4e26\u975e\u6613\u4e8b\u3002\u5e78\u597d\u6211\u5011\u7684\u5c08\u5bb6\u5718\u968a\u53ef\u4ee5\u70ba\u5bb6\u9577\u63d0\u4f9b\u4e00\u4e9b\u7814\u7a76\u79c1\u7acb\u5b78\u6821\u7684\u91cd\u8981\u8cbc\u58eb\u548c\u7db2\u7ad9\uff0c\u4ee5\u4fbf\u4f60\u53ef\u4ee5\u70ba\u5b69\u5b50\u627e\u5230\u5408\u9069\u7684\u5b78\u6821\u5c31\u8b80\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. \u5f9e Independent Schools Council<\/a> (ISC) 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