The School Compass
Clarity for your school selection
Choosing the right secondary school
Whether you're preparing for a school open day, or finalising your application, The School Compass tool helps you focus on what matters and gives you the confidence to decide.
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Helping you to name what matters most...
Your Complete Secondary School Decision Pack
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School choice feeling overwhelming? You're not alone. With so much information available it can be hard to know where to start, what to focus on and what to give most weight to. But the best place to start is always first to step back and name "what matters most" - to you as a family and to your child. Designed by parents, for parents, our digital decision support tool helps you identify what actually matters to your family before you start researching. No school lists - just clarity on your priorities.
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We will ask you 30+ questions, designed to focus your thoughts on areas like academics, extracurriculars, facilities, location and lots more. You'll then receive a personalised report, based on your answers, which summarises your key priorities and is designed to give you a clear direction and focus for your school-based research.
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When you purchase an assessment from The School Compass, in addition to your personalised report you’ll also receive a Companion Guide to Choosing a School - a 30-page resource packed with advice, guidance and student tips.
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Together, they form your personalised, research-backed decision toolkit - designed to save time, focus your discussions, and give you confidence in your choice.
Testimonials
"It made everything clearer. We knew exactly what to ask at open days."
"We were overwhelmed by the choices, but Pathfinder guided us every step of the way. Highly recommend!"
David Johnson
"I’d been drowning in school websites and league tables. This guide gave me a simple plan and saved so much stress."
Fatima Khan