Fully funded study for all schools and trusts

Join the country's largest Leadership & Governance study

Take part in a nationwide census and receive a tailored report showing how your school or trust is performing compared to benchmarks, while also contributing to national research findings.

Benefits

Why should I join?

Gain trusted, live insights to strengthen alignment, build sustainable governance, and lead with confidence.

Understand your alignment

See how closely your senior leaders, governors, and trustees align on priorities and perceptions. Spot blind spots early and build a shared understanding that strengthens strategy.

Benchmark against peers

Compare your results with national data, segmented by role, phase, and context. Know whether your challenges are unique or shared across the sector.

Turn insights into action

Receive clear, visual reports for heads, governors, and executives. Turn reflection into coordinated action and confident improvement.

from data to action

What is the Leadership & Governance Census?

See how aligned your executive and governance teams are, and get a confidential report showing how your perceptions compare nationally.

See where you stand

Receive your own confidential reflection report for headteachers and trust CEOs, showing how your perceptions compare with peers nationally.
Understand your strengths and identify where to focus for the greatest impact.

Gain actionable insights

Identify blind spots and strengthen collaboration across leadership levels.
Turn reflection into confident, evidence-based improvement.

Take part in the census

Join the national Leadership & Governance Census this Spring. Complete a short, anonymous survey and contribute to the largest study of leadership in education.