Guidance
Similar schools model for attainment
How the similar schools data model for attainment will work when it is introduced in September 2026.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
This overview sets out why Ofsted and the Department for Education are producing similar schools data as additional information for assessing school achievement.
It covers:
- how the model will allow schools to benchmark themselves against better performers
- the variables used in the similar schools model to explain attainment at key stage 2 and key stage 4
- how Ofsted inspectors will use the data
- how schools will be able to use the similar schools functionality
Updates to this page
Published 12 June 2026