Associations, organisations and charities are useful places to keep up to date with your subject. You may also find grey literature such as research reports, statistics and literature relevant to your studies.
Here is a list of example websites where you can find statistics on a number of topics.
A count of all people and households in the UK, this survey is taken every 10 years.
Research and statistics from the Government.
Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) are the designated data body for England.
Thousands of statistics relating to London
Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) are the designated data body for England.
Official Labour market statistics
Global education information from the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
Early years childcare, school and college education, and higher education and adult learning, including qualifications, personnel, and safety and well-being.
Official statistics on education and children from the Department for Education.
Information and publications from the Office for National Statistics up until January 2016.