The government has launched its new online tool, allowing parents to find and compare school and college profiles.

The new online profiles gives information on the school’s location, age range, attendance, results and wider offerings, like free breakfast clubs.

The launch comes as primary school applications are now open in every local area.

For parents of older children, there will be information about secondary schools’ GCSE subject entries and the next steps pupils at that school have taken into further education, apprenticeships or employment after year 11.

The service will continue to develop after launch, with a side-by-side comparison feature currently offered for secondary schools rolled out to primary, and Ofsted reports added to show where different schools excel launching next year.

Information on what children can do outside of the classroom will also be added in coming years.

Schools Minister Georgia Gould said: "We are putting clearer information at parents’ fingertips – an everyday fix to help them find the right fit and keep them in the know throughout those all-important school years."