New Government app to allow parents to compare their child's performance with others of similar backgrounds The Department of Education will release the app, based on exam data A pilot has been launched for 100 volunteer parents The data can be broken down by social factors such as family wealth Parents will be able to compare their child's academic performance with other pupils of similar social backgrounds for the first time with a new Government app. Department of Education officials say that data based on exam results - such as GCSEs and SATs - is now so sophisticated it can be broken down into social groups based on factors such as family wealth. They are working with technology companies to produce a user-friendly digital app and have launched a pilot scheme with 100 volunteer parents. Tap to compare: The programme will allow parents to compare exam results across a wide range of factors A DofE spokesman said: "The information would allow parents to have a clearer sense of how their child is performing." They can also see what proportion of pupils from each school or college progress to the best universities. Smart idea: The app will also include data on which schools and college send pupils to which universities