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Schools similar to Dale Community Primary School

Derby · ages 5 to 11 · URN 112720

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MeasureDale Community Primary SchoolThe Beeches Primary SchoolRemove The Beeches Primary School
Pupils5452025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics6192025/26 · 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 meals55.8%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-characteristics43.5%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-characteristics
First language other than English75%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-characteristics79.8%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)19.45%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-characteristics23.42%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 Beeches Primary School

Peterborough · ages 5 to 11 · URN110756

619 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Beeches Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals43.5% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English79.8% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.42% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 12.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.98 percentage points higher
  • 74 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.06726. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 12.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.05535.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.98 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00795.
  • Total pupils: difference 74 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01195.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Marsden Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119176

415 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Marsden Community Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals41.7% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English69.2% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.35% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 14.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • 130 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.086. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 14.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.06345.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00420.
  • Total pupils: difference 130 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02385.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Osborne Primary School

Birmingham · ages 5 to 11 · URN147758

410 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Osborne Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals66.3% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English59.5% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.54% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 10.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 15.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.91 percentage points lower
  • 135 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.1026. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 10.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.04725.
  • First language other than English: difference 15.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03875.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.91 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00183.
  • Total pupils: difference 135 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02477.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Lowfield Community Primary School

Sheffield · ages 5 to 11 · URN106997

409 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lowfield Community Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals39.9% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English88% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.96% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 15.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 13 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.49 percentage points lower
  • 136 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.12199. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 15.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.07155.
  • First language other than English: difference 13 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.49 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01298.
  • Total pupils: difference 136 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02495.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Alexander McLeod Primary School

Greenwich · ages 5 to 11 · URN131841

544 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Alexander McLeod Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals37.9% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English50.6% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.08% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 17.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 24.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.63 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.131. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 17.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.08055.
  • First language other than English: difference 24.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.06100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00926.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00018.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Parkfield Primary School

Wolverhampton · ages 5 to 11 · URN144253

191 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Parkfield Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals51.3% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English53.4% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.47% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 21.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.02 percentage points higher
  • 354 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.13324. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02025.
  • First language other than English: difference 21.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.05400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.02 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00403.
  • Total pupils: difference 354 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.06495.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Lime Academy Parnwell

Peterborough · ages 5 to 11 · URN144598

287 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lime Academy ParnwellDale Community Primary School
Free school meals66.2% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English53% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.69% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 10.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 22 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.24 percentage points higher
  • 258 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 March 2022 · published 28 April 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 0.14763. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 10.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.04680.
  • First language other than English: difference 22 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.05500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00849.
  • Total pupils: difference 258 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.04734.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Cranbrook Primary School

Redbridge · ages 5 to 11 · URN131625

786 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Cranbrook Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals26% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English73.5% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.85% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 29.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • 241 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.14931. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 29.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.13410.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00080.
  • Total pupils: difference 241 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03066.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Eastfield Primary School

Wolverhampton · ages 5 to 11 · URN104342

400 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Eastfield Primary SchoolDale Community Primary School
Free school meals61.5% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English28.8% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 46.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 145 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.15086. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02565.
  • First language other than English: difference 46.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.11550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00310.
  • Total pupils: difference 145 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02661.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Hatfield Academy

Sheffield · ages 5 to 11 · URN144481

344 pupils / 545 at Dale Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hatfield AcademyDale Community Primary School
Free school meals56.1% / 55.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English41.3% / 75%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND33.72% / 19.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 33.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 14.27 percentage points higher
  • 201 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 March 2023 · published 25 May 2023 · 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

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.15102. 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 33.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.08425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 14.27 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02854.
  • Total pupils: difference 201 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03688.
  • 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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Dale Community Primary School

Derby · ages 5 to 11 · URN112720

KS2 cohort: 78 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Dale Community Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureDale Community Primary School
Pupils5452025/26
Free school meals55.8%2025/26
First language other than English75%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)19.45%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard53%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.56328%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence20.8502%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.

891 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: 13205

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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