About School Scout

School Scout is a modern search platform that connects families with UK independent schools, using trusted data and interactive search tools to match pupils to the right schools.

The idea for School Scout started with a simple question: “How can we make independent school search easier for families, and more valuable for schools?”

For families, choosing the right school is one of life’s most difficult and important decisions, and yet the process is often overwhelming, fragmented, and time-consuming.

We understand that parents are working harder than ever to afford school fees and are rightly looking for maximum value from their choices. We also know that in the current climate, schools are seeking new ways to reach prospective families.

Our mission is to solve both these challenges by using the latest technology to help families find and connect with independent schools that are the right fit for them.

The platform is free for families to use, and some of the interactive features include: 

  • Personalised search: Families filter schools according to their unique preferences, so they only see schools that are a good fit for them
  • Planning tools: Help parents focus on their school search by saving favourites, creating shortlists and comparing key information for selected schools 
  • School Scout AI: A 24/7 chatbot assistant that gives around-the-clock answers to questions about every independent school

For independent schools, School Scout is a supportive platform that promotes their sector to thousands of prospective families. Hundreds of independent schools have been given profiles to increase visibility and ensure families using the platform have a complete, unbiased view of the schools available to them.

Independent schools that partner with School Scout can boost engagement by enhancing their profiles with images, videos, and open day calendars. Partner Schools also receive access to AI-driven insights reports that show, for the first time, the actual questions and real searches families are making to find their school. More information about partnerships is available here.