# Ofsted School Register Scraper (`danielainsworth/ofsted-register`) Actor Search 22,000+ UK state-funded schools with Ofsted inspection grades. Filter by local authority, region, postcode or name. Official GOV.UK data, updated monthly. - **URL**: https://apify.com/danielainsworth/ofsted-register.md - **Developed by:** [Daniel Ainsworth](https://apify.com/danielainsworth) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $50.00 / 1,000 record scrapeds This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Ofsted School Register Scraper Extract inspection data for all 22,000+ UK state-funded schools directly from Ofsted's official monthly dataset. Filter by local authority, region, postcode prefix, or school name — and get structured JSON with the latest inspection grades for every matched school. Data is sourced from GOV.UK's published management information files, updated monthly. No authentication required. --- ### What data you get Every school record includes: - **Identity**: URN, LAESTAB, school name, phase (Primary / Secondary / Nursery etc.), type of education - **Location**: local authority, region, Ofsted region, parliamentary constituency, postcode - **Size**: total pupils, age range (statutory lowest/highest age) - **Trust**: multi-academy trust name (if applicable) - **Latest inspection**: date, type (S5, S8 etc.), publication date - **Report card grades** (November 2025 framework): - Safeguarding standards (Met / Not met) - Inclusion - Curriculum and teaching - Achievement - Attendance and behaviour - Personal development and wellbeing - Early years (where applicable) - **Direct link** to the Ofsted inspection report > **Note on grades:** Ofsted introduced a new inspection framework in November 2025. Schools inspected since then receive report card grades instead of the old single-word "Outstanding/Good/Requires Improvement/Inadequate" judgements. The new scale is: **Exceptional → Strong → Expected standard → Needs attention → Urgent improvement**. Schools not yet inspected under the new framework will have null grades. --- ### Input parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `mode` | string | **Required.** `searchSchools` or `lookupUrns` | | `nameQuery` | string | Partial name match (case-insensitive). E.g. `"St Mary"` | | `localAuthority` | string | Filter by LA name. E.g. `"Manchester"`, `"Leeds"` | | `region` | string | Filter by region. E.g. `"North West"`, `"London"` | | `postcode` | string | Filter by postcode prefix. E.g. `"M1"`, `"SW1"` | | `urns` | array | List of URNs for `lookupUrns` mode | | `maxResults` | integer | Max records to return (default: 1000; 0 = unlimited) | All filter parameters for `searchSchools` are optional and combinable — e.g. set both `localAuthority` and `nameQuery` to narrow results. --- ### Example output ```json { "urn": "105413", "laestab": "3522076", "name": "Crowcroft Park Primary School", "phase": "Primary", "type": "Community School", "religiousCharacter": null, "ofstedRegion": "North West", "region": "North West", "localAuthority": "Manchester", "constituency": "Gorton and Denton", "postcode": "M12 5SY", "multiAcademyTrustName": null, "totalPupils": 251, "lowestAge": 3, "highestAge": 11, "latestInspectionDate": "2025-11-18", "inspectionPublicationDate": "2026-01-18", "inspectionType": "S5 Inspection", "categoryOfConcern": null, "safeguarding": "Met", "inclusion": "Expected standard", "curriculumAndTeaching": "Expected standard", "achievement": "Expected standard", "attendanceAndBehaviour": "Expected standard", "personalDevelopmentAndWellbeing": "Expected standard", "earlyYears": "Expected standard", "sourceUrl": "https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/105413", "scrapedAt": "2026-05-28T10:00:00.000Z" } ```` *** ### Pricing This actor uses Pay Per Event (PPE) pricing: | Event | Price | |---|---| | Actor start | **$1.00** | | Per school returned | **$0.05** | The $1.00 startup covers downloading and parsing the full 16 MB GOV.UK CSV. After that, you only pay for the records you receive. **Example costs:** | Use case | Results | Estimated cost | |---|---|---| | All schools in Manchester | ~450 | $1 + $22.50 = **$23.50** | | All primaries in Yorkshire (by postcode prefix) | ~800 | $1 + $40.00 = **$41.00** | | All schools in London rated Exceptional for safeguarding | ~200 | $1 + $10.00 = **$11.00** | | Lookup 50 specific schools by URN | 50 | $1 + $2.50 = **$3.50** | *** ### Use cases **EdTech and school resource vendors** Find every school in your target region and contact them directly. Filter by phase (Primary/Secondary) to target the right audience. Use MAT name to identify trust procurement contacts. **Ofsted preparation consultants** Monitor which schools in your region have recently been inspected and what grades they received. Identify schools rated "Needs attention" or "Urgent improvement" — these are your highest-value prospects. **School uniform, catering, and facilities suppliers** Build targeted prospect lists by local authority or postcode area. Filter by total pupils to prioritise larger schools. Export to CSV and import directly into your CRM. **EdTech market researchers and investors** Map the UK schools landscape — how many primaries in the North West? What proportion of schools in London have been inspected under the new framework? What does the distribution of grades look like by region? **Multi-academy trust analysis** Cross-reference school records with MAT name to identify trust-level patterns. Which trusts have schools with Urgent improvement grades? Which trusts are expanding in your region? *** ### Data source and licence Data is sourced from [GOV.UK monthly management information on state-funded school inspection outcomes](https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/monthly-management-information-ofsteds-school-inspections-outcomes), published by Ofsted. Licensed under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/), which permits commercial use, redistribution, and adaptation. Data is updated monthly. The actor always fetches the most recently published release. *** ### Modes #### `searchSchools` Filter the full 22,000+ school register by any combination of: name, local authority, region, or postcode prefix. Set `maxResults: 0` to return all matching schools. #### `lookupUrns` Provide a list of school URNs (Unique Reference Numbers) and get the full record for each. Useful when you already have a list of schools to look up. URNs can be found on [reports.ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/). *** ### See also **[FCA Register Scraper](https://apify.com/danielainsworth/fca-register)** — Extract UK Financial Conduct Authority regulated firm profiles: status, permissions, addresses, and approved individuals. Free API key, no proxy needed. **[CQC Care Register Scraper](https://apify.com/danielainsworth/cqc-register)** — Search 55,000+ CQC-registered care locations in England. Filter by rating, local authority, postcode or service type. Includes care homes, GP surgeries, dental practices and home care agencies. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): searchSchools: filter the full register by name, location, or postcode. lookupUrns: fetch records for specific school URNs. ## `nameQuery` (type: `string`): Partial name to search for (case-insensitive). Leave blank to match all schools. Only applies to searchSchools mode. ## `localAuthority` (type: `string`): Filter by local authority name (case-insensitive, partial match). Examples: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Cornwall. Only applies to searchSchools mode. ## `region` (type: `string`): Filter by Ofsted region (case-insensitive, partial match). Examples: North West, London, South East, East Midlands. Only applies to searchSchools mode. ## `postcode` (type: `string`): Filter by postcode prefix (e.g. 'M1' matches M1 7AB, M14 5HZ etc). Case-insensitive. Only applies to searchSchools mode. ## `urns` (type: `array`): List of Ofsted URNs (Unique Reference Numbers) to look up. Find URNs on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Required for lookupUrns mode. ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of schools to return. Use 0 for unlimited (returns all matching records — can be thousands). Only applies to searchSchools mode. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "searchSchools", "nameQuery": "St Mary", "localAuthority": "Manchester", "region": "North West", "postcode": "M1", "urns": [ "100000", "100001", "100002" ], "maxResults": 1000 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("danielainsworth/ofsted-register").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("danielainsworth/ofsted-register").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call danielainsworth/ofsted-register --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=danielainsworth/ofsted-register", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Ofsted School Register Scraper", "description": "Search 22,000+ UK state-funded schools with Ofsted inspection grades. Filter by local authority, region, postcode or name. 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Leave blank to match all schools. Only applies to searchSchools mode." }, "localAuthority": { "title": "Local authority", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by local authority name (case-insensitive, partial match). Examples: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Cornwall. Only applies to searchSchools mode." }, "region": { "title": "Region", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by Ofsted region (case-insensitive, partial match). Examples: North West, London, South East, East Midlands. Only applies to searchSchools mode." }, "postcode": { "title": "Postcode prefix", "type": "string", "description": "Filter by postcode prefix (e.g. 'M1' matches M1 7AB, M14 5HZ etc). Case-insensitive. Only applies to searchSchools mode." }, "urns": { "title": "School URNs", "type": "array", "description": "List of Ofsted URNs (Unique Reference Numbers) to look up. Find URNs on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Required for lookupUrns mode.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max results", "minimum": 0, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of schools to return. Use 0 for unlimited (returns all matching records — can be thousands). 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