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Schools similar to St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 2 to 11 · URN 119502

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MeasureSt James' Church of England Primary School BlackburnSt Michael's CofE Primary School, Great LeverRemove St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever
Pupils3952025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4872025/26 · 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 meals21.8%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-characteristics24.6%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 English97.5%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-characteristics81.1%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-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)23.29%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-characteristics24.85%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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1St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever

Bolton · ages 2 to 11 · URN105214

487 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great LeverSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals24.6% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English81.1% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.85% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 16.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 92 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0456. 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 16.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.04100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00311.
  • Total pupils: difference 92 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01889.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Copthorne Primary School

Bradford · ages 2 to 11 · URN143096

517 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Copthorne Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals25.5% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English94.8% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.89% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • 122 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 27 January 2026 · published 19 April 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 November 2021 · published 14 December 2021 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0518. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01665.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00480.
  • Total pupils: difference 122 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02360.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Eastwood Community School

Bradford · ages 2 to 11 · URN146223

464 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Eastwood Community SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals25.6% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English94.2% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.09% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 8.2 percentage points lower
  • 69 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.05663. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01710.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00825.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01641.
  • Total pupils: difference 69 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01487.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Brookhouse Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 2 to 11 · URN119344

247 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Brookhouse Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals17% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English99.6% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.94% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.64 percentage points higher
  • 148 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.06361. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02160.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.64 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00929.
  • Total pupils: difference 148 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03747.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Pikes Lane Primary School

Bolton · ages 2 to 11 · URN105161

512 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Pikes Lane Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals30.3% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English88.3% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.51% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 8.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 9.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.78 percentage points lower
  • 117 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07967. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 8.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03825.
  • First language other than English: difference 9.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00557.
  • Total pupils: difference 117 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02285.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Greenhill Academy

Oldham · ages 2 to 11 · URN140579

524 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Greenhill AcademySt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals28.2% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English84.2% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.42% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 13.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.87 percentage points lower
  • 129 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08241. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02880.
  • First language other than English: difference 13.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00574.
  • Total pupils: difference 129 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02462.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Richmond Academy

Oldham · ages 2 to 11 · URN139651

389 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Richmond AcademySt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals37% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English90.5% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.96% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 15.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.67 percentage points higher
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08276. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 15.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.06840.
  • First language other than English: difference 7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01750.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.67 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00535.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00152.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Farnham Academy

Bradford · ages 2 to 11 · URN144862

441 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Farnham AcademySt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals27.7% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English83.7% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.33% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 13.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.96 percentage points lower
  • 46 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08541. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02655.
  • First language other than English: difference 13.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01393.
  • Total pupils: difference 46 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01043.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Sparrow Farm Primary School

Hounslow · ages 2 to 11 · URN148150

456 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Sparrow Farm Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals18.2% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English76.3% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.49% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 21.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • 61 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08618. 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 21.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.05300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00360.
  • Total pupils: difference 61 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01338.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Whetley Academy

Bradford · ages 2 to 11 · URN139046

387 pupils / 395 at St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn2025/26 · Academic year

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Whetley AcademySt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Free school meals37.2% / 21.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English94.1% / 97.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.09% / 23.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 15.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.2 percentage points lower
  • 8 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.09023. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 15.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.06930.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01041.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00203.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 2 to 11 · URN119502

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

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Pupils3952025/26
Free school meals21.8%2025/26
First language other than English97.5%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)23.29%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard66%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.163%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence17.75701%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
  • 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: 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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