School Scout Press Release

School Scout: A new search platform that connects families with UK independent schools using trusted data and smart search tools

London, UK – Monday 3rd November 2025

Today marks the launch of School Scout, a data-driven search platform that makes it easier and more accessible for families to find and connect with UK independent schools. School Scout supports independent schools by using next-generation technology to drive admissions enquiries and share user-behaviour insights with schools.

For Families

School Scout is completely free for families to use, and offers interactive features that are designed to support their school search, including: 

  • Personalised search:  Families can filter schools based on their individual preferences
  • Planning tools: Parents can save favourites, create shortlists, and compare key information
  • School Scout AI: 24/7 assistant answering questions about independent schools in real time


For Independent Schools

For independent schools, School Scout is a modern and supportive promotional platform. Many hundreds of schools have been given profiles to provide important visibility and ensure families using the platform have a complete, unbiased view of all independent school choices available to them.  

Partner Schools

Schools are invited to partner with School Scout to boost engagement and enhance visibility. Partner schools gain access to: 

  • Customised profiles: Showcase school videos, images and open day calendars
  • AI-powered insights: Behaviour reports showing the actual questions and real searches families are making to find schools. These insights give marketing teams a competitive advantage by revealing exactly what prospective parents are searching for
  • Affordable plans: Partnerships start at £97.50 per month,  including full access to insights reports and enhanced profile features

Learn more at: www.schoolscout.uk/partner

"Choosing the right school is one of life's most difficult and important decisions, and yet the process can often be overwhelming, fragmented and time-consuming," said James Dobson, Director at School Scout. “School Scout transforms this by delivering a forward-thinking online platform that makes school search more efficient and more effective. Our mission is simple: to make independent school search easier for families and more valuable for schools".


For all enquiries, please contact:

James Dobson, Director
Email: james.dobson@schoolscout.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7458 4694