Schools Directory

EduDirectory lists 3.9 million+ schools across 200+ countries and territories (as of October 2026), making it one of the world's largest school-level directories. UK profiles include Ofsted and Estyn ratings, performance data, admissions and contact details, drawn from official government registers. It is free to search with no sign-up required.

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EduDirectory indexes schools from government registers, Ofsted inspection data and official education authority sources. Each profile includes establishment type, phase, contact details and, where available, the latest inspection rating. Data is refreshed regularly from primary sources.

Common questions

How many schools are there in the UK?

EduDirectory lists 16,011 UK schools across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (as of October 2026), covering primary, secondary, special and independent schools. Each UK profile includes the latest Ofsted or Estyn inspection rating, phase, local authority and contact details, sourced from official government registers such as Get Information About Schools (GIAS).

How many schools does EduDirectory cover worldwide?

EduDirectory indexes 3.9 million+ schools across 200+ countries and territories (as of October 2026), making it one of the world's largest school-level directories. Data is compiled from national government registers, official school registries and UNESCO statistics.

Is EduDirectory free to use?

Yes, the schools directory is completely free to search and requires no sign-up or account. You can browse by country, look up individual school profiles and view inspection ratings at no cost. The directory is curated by Al Kingsley MBE.

Where does EduDirectory get its school data from?

School data is drawn from official government registers and inspection bodies, including the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register and Ofsted for England, plus equivalent authorities for the rest of the UK and abroad. Records are refreshed regularly from these primary sources.

Can I find a school's Ofsted rating on EduDirectory?

Yes, each UK school profile shows its most recent Ofsted rating (or Estyn rating in Wales), along with the inspection date and a link to the full report where available. Ratings come directly from Ofsted's published inspection data.

How do I find schools near me?

You can browse the directory by country and location, or use the free Parent School Finder at https://edudirectory.school/find-a-school to search UK state schools by postcode and radius. Results are sorted by distance and can be filtered by phase and inspection rating, with no sign-up required.