What matters to our family?

Your family decision framework

Your results email includes an overview of your priorities and recommended next steps. Use the framework to ask the same questions and gather comparable evidence at every school. It is not a school ranking or match score, and it does not replace your family’s judgement.

Seven priorities to consider

• Learning environment: The classroom atmosphere, teaching approach and pace that help your child feel ready to learn.
• Pastoral care: How the school supports wellbeing, belonging and trusted relationships.
• Academic expectations: The level of challenge, feedback and encouragement offered to students.
• Faith and values: How the school’s beliefs and values align with family life.
• Diversity and inclusion: Whether different cultures, identities and family experiences are welcomed and represented.
• Co-curricular interests: Access to sport, arts, clubs, leadership and other interests beyond the classroom.
• Learning support: How learning differences, extension and additional needs are identified and supported.

Practical boundaries

Choose your travel and fee boundaries, add up to three schools you’re considering, and keep any family notes alongside your priorities.

Your answers and contact details

We securely store your answers and contact details to create and email your decision framework. Selected schools may access your submitted assessment details only if you choose permission. Your name, email and human-verification token are not kept in your browser draft.