Tools for London parents choosing a school
Small calculators and checklists built on published data. Each one shows how it works, links its sources and can be shared as a link.
Cost of a school to 18
Year-by-year fees to the end of Year 6, 8, 11 or 13, with the fee-rise assumption in view.
OpenState or independent, after VAT
Your own numbers for the two routes, side by side. No verdict.
OpenKey dates finder
From a date of birth to every entry point, with the national deadlines.
OpenOpen-day question sheet
A printable page of questions that ask for numbers and examples.
OpenSecondary transfer 2027
The 31 October 2026 deadline: checklist, how preferences work, every London borough.
OpenReception 2027
The 15 January 2027 deadline and 16 April offer day, with a checklist.
OpenDeadline reminders
An email 14, 7 and 1 day before the dates you choose, and a calendar file.
OpenNone of these tools predicts whether a child will be offered a place. They are free and need no account.