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Schools similar to Belford Primary School

Northumberland · ages 2 to 11 · URN 122244

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MeasureBelford Primary SchoolBishops Nympton Primary SchoolRemove Bishops Nympton Primary School
Pupils902025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics802025/26 · 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 meals17.8%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-characteristics11.3%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
First language other than English0%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-characteristics0%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)28.89%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-characteristics31.25%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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1Broomhill Primary School

Northumberland · ages 2 to 11 · URN122196

80 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Broomhill Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals20% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND31.25% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 2.36 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 2 June 2026 · published 21 June 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 24 May 2022 · published 10 July 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00427. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00990.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.36 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00472.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01111.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Lydbrook Primary School

Gloucestershire · ages 2 to 11 · URN115531

83 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lydbrook Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals16.9% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.6% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.3% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.59 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.008. 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 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00718.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00778.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Stalmine Primary School

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN119147

103 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Stalmine Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals20.4% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.21% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 2.68 percentage points lower
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01217. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00535.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01262.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)

Northumberland · ages 2 to 11 · URN122236

107 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)Belford Primary School
Free school meals16.8% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.8% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.56% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.33 percentage points lower
  • 17 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01404. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00450.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01666.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01589.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Bacton Primary School

Norfolk · ages 2 to 11 · URN120781

77 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bacton Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals18.2% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.6% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.78% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.11 percentage points lower
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 July 2024 · published 10 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01896. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.11 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01622.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01444.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6West Down School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN150916

95 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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West Down SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals14.7% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.1% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.26% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.63 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 October 2019 · published 4 November 2019 · recorded under URN 113172 · 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 0.01921. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01395.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00725.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00526.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Hevingham Primary School

Norfolk · ages 2 to 11 · URN120817

101 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hevingham Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals14.9% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.75% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 4.14 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02221. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01305.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.14 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00827.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01089.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Bishops Nympton Primary School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN113133

80 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bishops Nympton Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals11.3% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND31.25% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 2.36 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 24 June 2025 · published 22 July 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 0.02508. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02925.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.36 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00472.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01111.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Hesleden Primary School

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN114143

85 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hesleden Primary SchoolBelford Primary School
Free school meals22.4% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.12% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 14.77 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 20 January 2026 · published 8 March 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 18 April 2023 · published 14 June 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 March 2020 · published 12 May 2020 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0258. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02070.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 14.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02954.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00556.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Polperro Primary Academy

Cornwall · ages 2 to 11 · URN142953

103 pupils / 90 at Belford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Polperro Primary AcademyBelford Primary School
Free school meals15.5% / 17.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1% / 0%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.3% / 28.89%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 5.59 percentage points lower
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02665. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01035.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01118.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01262.
  • 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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Belford Primary School

Northumberland · ages 2 to 11 · URN122244

Small KS2 cohort: 12 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 8.3 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Belford Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureBelford Primary School
Pupils902025/26
Free school meals17.8%2025/26
First language other than English0%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)28.89%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard75%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.64667%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10%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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