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Schools similar to St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN 106448

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MeasureSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighBelmont Primary SchoolRemove Belmont Primary School
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-characteristics4152025/26 · 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 meals27.6%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-characteristics26.7%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 English11.9%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-characteristics10.4%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)13.67%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-characteristics16.14%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 Peter's CofE Primary School

Bolton · ages 4 to 11 · URN105239

411 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals28.7% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English18% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.33% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.66 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00259. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00495.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00332.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00389.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 4 to 11 · URN119514

408 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, BlackburnSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals25.7% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.8% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.14% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.47 percentage points higher
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00092. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00893.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00319.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN148372

390 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary AcademySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals29% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.5% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.38% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.71 percentage points higher
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 27 February 2024 · published 24 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00199. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00343.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00127.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Snodland CofE Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN118846

407 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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Snodland CofE Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals28.7% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.9% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.43% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.76 percentage points higher
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01241. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00495.
  • First language other than English: difference 6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00951.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00295.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Pennycross Primary School

Plymouth · ages 4 to 11 · URN113297

402 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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Pennycross Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals27.4% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.4% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.9% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.23 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 28 April 2026 · published 9 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 18 November 2021 · published 13 January 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01635. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01246.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00174.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Belmont Primary School

Derbyshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN112974

415 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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Belmont Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals26.7% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.4% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.14% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.47 percentage points higher
  • 20 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01757. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00405.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00495.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00482.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Avondale Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 4 to 11 · URN119294

400 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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Avondale Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals28% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.3% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.5% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.83 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01821. 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 4.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.83 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01366.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00125.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Abbotswood Primary School

South Gloucestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN132199

391 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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Abbotswood Primary SchoolSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals24.6% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.8% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.09% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.42 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0196. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01350.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00284.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00101.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119806

289 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's CofE Primary School ChorleySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals26.3% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.2% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.22% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 106 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 October 2022 · published 13 November 2022 · 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 0.02004. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00585.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00311.
  • Total pupils: difference 106 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02684.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy

Leicestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN139349

393 pupils / 395 at St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter and St Paul Church of England AcademySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Free school meals26.7% / 27.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.1% / 11.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.07% / 13.67%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.4 percentage points higher
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02035. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00405.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00879.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00051.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106448

KS2 cohort: 54 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Pupils3952025/26
Free school meals27.6%2025/26
First language other than English11.9%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.67%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard48%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.56933%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.73088%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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