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Schools similar to Harpenden Academy

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN 143648

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MeasureHarpenden AcademyMoortown Primary SchoolRemove Moortown Primary School
Pupils2162025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2072025/26 · 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 meals5.1%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-characteristics5.8%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
First language other than English18.1%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-characteristics19.8%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)12.5%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-characteristics13.04%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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1King's Academy Oakwood

Bracknell Forest · ages 4 to 11 · URN147076

210 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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King's Academy OakwoodHarpenden Academy
Free school meals4.8% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.1% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.29% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 1.79 percentage points higher
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 November 2023 · published 10 December 2023 · 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 0.0002. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00357.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00278.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2The Wroxham School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN138215

218 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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The Wroxham SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals8.7% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English19.7% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.3% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 June 2024 · published 8 September 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00272. 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 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00161.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00092.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Magna Carta Primary Academy

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN142771

194 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Magna Carta Primary AcademyHarpenden Academy
Free school meals5.2% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.7% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.89% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 10.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.39 percentage points higher
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00741. 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 10.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00077.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01019.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Crowthorne Church of England Primary School

Bracknell Forest · ages 4 to 11 · URN109962

209 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Crowthorne Church of England Primary SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals5.7% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.7% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.96% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.54 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 February 2025 · published 5 March 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.00802. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.54 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00108.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00324.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Newnham Croft Primary School

Cambridgeshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN110658

221 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Newnham Croft Primary SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals6.8% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English20.4% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.31% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.19 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00804. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00238.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00226.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN137081

206 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron WaldenHarpenden Academy
Free school meals2.4% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.5% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.08% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.58 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01143. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01215.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00316.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00463.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Millfields Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN115261

217 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Millfields Primary SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals6.5% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.1% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.14% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.36 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 March 2025 · published 18 May 2025 · 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01148. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00630.
  • First language other than English: difference 8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.36 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00472.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00046.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Moortown Primary School

Leeds · ages 4 to 11 · URN107916

207 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Moortown Primary SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals5.8% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English19.8% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.04% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.54 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 March 2024 · published 30 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 0.01265. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.54 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00109.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00417.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Manland Primary School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN117103

204 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Manland Primary SchoolHarpenden Academy
Free school meals3.4% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.6% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND8.33% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.17 percentage points lower
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01279. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00833.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00556.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN124781

212 pupils / 216 at Harpenden Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, IpswichHarpenden Academy
Free school meals1.4% / 5.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English16.5% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.74% / 12.5%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.24 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01297. 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 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00047.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00185.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Harpenden Academy

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN143648

KS2 cohort: 32 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Harpenden Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureHarpenden Academy
Pupils2162025/26
Free school meals5.1%2025/26
First language other than English18.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)12.5%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard81%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard19%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence2.96904%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence3.125%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
  • 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: 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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