A school's Unique Reference Number (URN) is assigned by Edubase and can be found online via the Get Information about Schools website or in the school's Ofsted report. To find it online, search the school on the website and locate the URN next to its heading.
A school’s Unique Reference Number (URN) is allocated to every school by Edubase. You can find it using the Get Information about Schools service or in the school’s Ofsted report.
How to find a school’s URN online
- Visit the Get Information about Schools website.
- Search for the educational establishment you are interested in.
- Select the school from the search results.
- Find the number displayed next to the heading ‘URN’.
Where else to find a school’s URN
A school’s URN can also be found in its Ofsted report.