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Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN 143516

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MeasureSt James the Great Church of England Primary SchoolRathfern Primary SchoolRemove Rathfern Primary School
Pupils4382025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4842025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
Free school meals21%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics20.7%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
First language other than English31.1%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics30.8%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)22.15%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics15.08%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
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1The Round House Primary Academy

Cambridgeshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN139634

401 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Round House Primary AcademySt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals20.4% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English22.7% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.95% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • 37 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01255. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00270.
  • First language other than English: difference 8.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00040.
  • Total pupils: difference 37 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00845.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Cambridgeshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN147434

471 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Pathfinder CofE Primary SchoolSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals21% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English23.4% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.62% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 7.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.52 percentage points lower
  • 33 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 June 2024 · published 17 July 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Requires improvement

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0153. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00000.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00905.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00701.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3West Ewell Primary School and Nursery

Surrey · ages 2 to 11 · URN145797

461 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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West Ewell Primary School and NurserySt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals20.8% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English26.2% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.78% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.63 percentage points higher
  • 23 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 April 2024 · published 10 June 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0194. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00090.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00126.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00499.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Benyon Primary School

Thurrock · ages 2 to 11 · URN139382

431 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Benyon Primary SchoolSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals18.1% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English31.3% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND9.51% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 12.63 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02041. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01305.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 12.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02527.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00160.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Newdale Primary School & Nursery

Telford and Wrekin · ages 2 to 11 · URN133300

498 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Newdale Primary School & NurserySt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals19.5% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English30.1% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.28% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 1.86 percentage points lower
  • 60 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02503. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00373.
  • Total pupils: difference 60 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01205.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Rathfern Primary School

Lewisham · ages 2 to 11 · URN100700

484 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Rathfern Primary SchoolSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals20.7% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English30.8% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.08% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.06 percentage points lower
  • 46 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02573. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00135.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01413.
  • Total pupils: difference 46 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00950.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7St John's Catholic Primary School

Liverpool · ages 2 to 11 · URN132796

524 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St John's Catholic Primary SchoolSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals22.5% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English30.7% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.18% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.96 percentage points lower
  • 86 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02609. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00193.
  • Total pupils: difference 86 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01641.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Wintringham Primary Academy

Cambridgeshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN145924

357 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Wintringham Primary AcademySt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals18.2% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English30% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.01% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.14 percentage points lower
  • 81 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02612. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01260.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.14 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00228.
  • Total pupils: difference 81 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01849.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Leighton Academy

Cheshire East · ages 2 to 11 · URN139752

467 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Leighton AcademySt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals21.2% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English23.6% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.63% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 7.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.52 percentage points lower
  • 29 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0269. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00090.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01875.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00104.
  • Total pupils: difference 29 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00621.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

West Sussex · ages 2 to 11 · URN151192

423 pupils / 438 at St James the Great Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Free school meals19.1% / 21%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English22% / 31.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.88% / 22.15%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 9.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.73 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 May 2022 · published 27 June 2022 · recorded under URN 126043 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02819. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 9.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.73 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00346.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00342.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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St James the Great Church of England Primary School

Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN143516

KS2 cohort: 63 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St James the Great Church of England Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt James the Great Church of England Primary School
Pupils4382025/26
Free school meals21%2025/26
First language other than English31.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)22.15%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard48%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.85952%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence16.44562%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
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How schools are matched

We compare open primary schools in England that teach through to age 11. We match current eligibility for free school meals first, then first language other than English, SEND and pupil numbers. The same age range is preferred. Region, faith and school type have a smaller influence.

A similar intake does not explain a difference in results. Use this list to choose schools to investigate, then check their reports and local circumstances.

View the matching calculation and data sources

SEND is calculated from pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan, divided by the school roll. We only calculate it when the source counts, year and coverage agree. It is rounded to two decimal places here.

Matching weights: FSM 45%, EAL 25%, SEND 20%, pupil numbers 10%. Lower matching scores mean more similar pupil context. Context bonuses can take a score below zero; a score is not a rating or a percentage.

Open England GIAS Primary; statutory low age at most 5 (including nursery ages 2/3) and high age 11. All four inputs required in the same academic year. Prefer exact low/high ages when at least 10 candidates remain after the report-card filter; otherwise disclose relaxation. Outcomes never select or rank peers. Context bonuses require nonmissing exact region, religious character and establishment type code; missing context earns no bonus. Lower distance is closer, including negative totals after bonuses.

2140 schools were eligible; 10 are shown.

  • fsm: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • eal: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100; First language other than English
  • send: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • size: Absolute pupil-count difference / max(target pupils, candidate pupils)

SEND formula: 100 * (SEN_support + EHC_plan) / characteristics.pupils; same school, Academic year and year; SEN total_pupils must equal characteristics.pupils. Ties are resolved by URN ascending.

Schools can be excluded for more than one reason:

  • Not a primary school: 21888
  • Does not cover the full primary age range: 28649
  • Not open: 25399
  • England location unverified: 3045
  • The selected school: 1
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • Different age range: 11956

Missing means no usable figure was provided. Suppressed means the publisher withheld it. Unavailable means no usable value can be shown; check the source and published code. Not applicable and low reliability retain the publisher’s stated limits.

Comparison reference: htc-full-primary-v1:2026-10-19.

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