Schools are education institutions that provide learning environments for students at various levels, such as primary, secondary, and special needs education. In England, there are state-funded schools, independent schools, and academies, each with specific governance and performance measures. Information about schools, including exam results, Ofsted inspection reports, financial data, governance, and pupil information, can be accessed through official government services and databases like the Department for Education's "Get Information About Schools" service (GIAS). Additionally, there are online platforms such as Locrating that offer comprehensive guides to UK schools with interactive maps, catchment area data, school inspection reports, and exam results. These platforms provide valuable tools for parents and guardians to find schools nearby, compare performance, and understand local school pathways from primary to secondary education. Governance details and changes in school administration can also be found on GIAS, which is a statutory resource for keeping school governance information up to date. For precise and updated details about school performance, governance, and pupil information, users can register and sign in through official Department for Education online services. This information applies mainly to England; similar details for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are available through their respective education websites.