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Schools similar to Forestdale Primary School

Croydon · ages 4 to 11 · URN 101773

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MeasureForestdale Primary SchoolElm Park Primary SchoolRemove Elm Park Primary School
Pupils4052025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4192025/26 · 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 meals18%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-characteristics17.9%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 English29.1%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-characteristics31.3%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)19.26%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-characteristics22.91%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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1Elm Park Primary School

Havering · ages 4 to 11 · URN102272

419 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Elm Park Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals17.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English31.3% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.91% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.65 percentage points higher
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.0134. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.65 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00730.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00334.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2The Jenny Hammond Primary School

Waltham Forest · ages 4 to 11 · URN103082

388 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Jenny Hammond Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals20.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English27.6% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.13% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.87 percentage points higher
  • 17 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00525. 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 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00375.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00420.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Water Leys Primary School

Leicestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN120079

402 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Water Leys Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals16.2% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English28.1% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.67% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 3.59 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00148. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00718.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00074.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Southfield Park Primary School

Surrey · ages 4 to 11 · URN151843

396 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Southfield Park Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals17.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English27.8% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.93% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.33 percentage points lower
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 January 2023 · published 5 March 2023 · recorded under URN 133721 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00142. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00266.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00222.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Beecroft Garden Primary

Lewisham · ages 4 to 11 · URN100674

382 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Beecroft Garden PrimaryForestdale Primary School
Free school meals19.6% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English29.1% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.49% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 8.23 percentage points higher
  • 23 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 15 October 2024 · published 11 December 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 -0.00067. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00720.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01646.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00568.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Caroline Haslett Primary School

Milton Keynes · ages 4 to 11 · URN110394

417 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Caroline Haslett Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals21.6% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English28.5% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.23% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.03 percentage points lower
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00265. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01620.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00207.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00288.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Great Chart Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN118375

424 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Great Chart Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals17.7% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English25.5% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.39% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.87 percentage points lower
  • 19 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00458. 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 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00974.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00448.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Riverside Primary School

Barking and Dagenham · ages 4 to 11 · URN142133

433 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Riverside Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals17.3% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English30% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.32% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.94 percentage points lower
  • 28 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00574. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00315.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.94 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00388.
  • Total pupils: difference 28 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00647.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9All Saints CofE VA Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN122096

402 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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All Saints CofE VA Primary SchoolForestdale Primary School
Free school meals17.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English29.1% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.89% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 2.63 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 23 June 2026 · published 7 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Needs attention; Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 March 2022 · published 4 May 2022 · 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 0.00645. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00526.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00074.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN118285

419 pupils / 405 at Forestdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing ImpairmentForestdale Primary School
Free school meals16.2% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English31.3% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.13% / 19.26%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.13 percentage points lower
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 March 2024 · published 25 April 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00921. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01227.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00334.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Forestdale Primary School

Croydon · ages 4 to 11 · URN101773

KS2 cohort: 58 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Forestdale Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureForestdale Primary School
Pupils4052025/26
Free school meals18%2025/26
First language other than English29.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)19.26%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard69%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard21%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.77265%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.91209%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.

5277 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
  • The selected school: 1
  • England location unverified: 3045
  • 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: 8819

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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