Over the past few years, the amount and forms of data available to governing boards to monitor outcomes for their pupils has increased significantly. Those governing now have a seemingly endless assortment of dashboards, summaries and databases to choose from. Although too much data to choose from is definitely better than too little, what data governing boards should be looking at and when can be confusing. This article looks to summarise some of the data options available to governing boards and signpost to other area of the guidance centre which might be useful.