Public schools in United Kingdom
In England state schools are free for ages 5–16 and you apply through the local council. Browse state schools by local authority with Ofsted's latest inspection.
Source GOV.UK (Jul 2026) · Ofsted (Sep 2026)
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Sources
England's state schools and their inspection results come from Ofsted's published data. Every figure carries its date. No house prices, crime data or home-made rankings.