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Schools similar to Birchwood Primary School

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN 124681

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MeasureBirchwood Primary SchoolAston Fence Junior and Infant SchoolRemove Aston Fence Junior and Infant School
Pupils2092025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2062025/26 · 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 meals10%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-characteristics10.7%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 English9.6%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-characteristics7.3%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)12.92%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-characteristics14.08%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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1Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN133661

209 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Chancellor Park Primary School, ChelmsfordBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals9.6% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English14.8% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.48% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.44 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01233. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00180.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00287.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Beehive Lane Community Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114996

210 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Beehive Lane Community Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals11.9% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.6% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.67% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.75 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 7 July 2026 · published 16 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 April 2022 · published 16 June 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00848. 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 2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00750.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00048.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Aston Fence Junior and Infant School

Rotherham · ages 4 to 11 · URN106859

206 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Aston Fence Junior and Infant SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals10.7% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.3% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.08% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.16 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 27 February 2024 · published 25 April 2024 · 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 -0.00735. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00232.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00144.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Longsands Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN130261

213 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Longsands Community Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals9.9% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.9% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.78% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.86 percentage points higher
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 2 December 2025 · published 2 February 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 June 2021 · published 13 September 2021 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.0052. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01172.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00188.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Cobham Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN118257

218 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Cobham Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals8.3% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.3% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.84% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.07 percentage points lower
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 April 2024 · published 9 June 2024 · 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 -0.00482. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00015.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00413.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Overstone Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN121849

205 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overstone Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals9.8% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.7% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.71% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.21 percentage points lower
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00451. 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 4.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.21 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00242.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00191.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Meadowside Primary School

Gloucestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN131782

205 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Meadowside Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals10.2% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.4% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.15% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.23 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00423. 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 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00246.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00191.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Kedington Primary Academy

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN139485

208 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Kedington Primary AcademyBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals9.6% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.06% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.86 percentage points lower
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00325. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00180.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00372.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00048.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

North Yorkshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN121417

215 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Skipton, Water Street Community Primary SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals8.4% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.4% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.95% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.03 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00244. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00207.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00279.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN117141

198 pupils / 209 at Birchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolBirchwood Primary School
Free school meals12.6% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.1% / 9.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.15% / 12.92%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.23 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00232. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01170.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00447.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00526.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Birchwood Primary School

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN124681

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Birchwood Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureBirchwood Primary School
Pupils2092025/26
Free school meals10%2025/26
First language other than English9.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)12.92%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard73%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.43253%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.02703%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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