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Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN 147058

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MeasureThe Downs Church of England Primary SchoolLea Community Primary SchoolRemove Lea Community Primary School
Pupils3162025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2902025/26 · 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 meals35.8%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-characteristics36.2%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 English12.7%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-characteristics12.8%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)14.87%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-characteristics17.24%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 Monica Primary School

Southampton · ages 4 to 11 · URN148004

331 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Monica Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals33.5% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.7% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.92% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 2.05 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 March 2025 · published 3 April 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 0.00897. 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 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00409.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00453.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Hangleton Primary School

Brighton and Hove · ages 4 to 11 · URN151062

353 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hangleton Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals34.3% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.2% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.4% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.52 percentage points higher
  • 37 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 January 2024 · published 11 March 2024 · recorded under URN 114399 · 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 0.00953. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01105.
  • Total pupils: difference 37 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01048.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN120596

309 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals33% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.9% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.27% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 April 2024 · published 21 May 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01102. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01260.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00321.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00222.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Lea Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119155

290 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lea Community Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals36.2% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.8% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.24% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.37 percentage points higher
  • 26 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01501. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00474.
  • Total pupils: difference 26 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00823.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Castle Primary School

Devon · ages 4 to 11 · URN113340

293 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Castle Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals35.8% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English15.4% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.04% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.17 percentage points higher
  • 23 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01636. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00000.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00234.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00728.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN141643

281 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals33.5% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.28% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.41 percentage points higher
  • 35 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.019. 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 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01082.
  • Total pupils: difference 35 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01108.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119413

302 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals35.4% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.24% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.64 percentage points lower
  • 14 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 6 January 2026 · published 12 March 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 July 2021 · published 30 September 2021 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01925. 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 8.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.64 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00127.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00443.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Leigh Academy Marden

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN148116

323 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Leigh Academy MardenThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals33.1% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.46% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 7.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.42 percentage points lower
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0204. 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 7.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00684.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00217.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Great Linford Primary School

Milton Keynes · ages 4 to 11 · URN110366

302 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Great Linford Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals34.8% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English19.9% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.55% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 7.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.68 percentage points higher
  • 14 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02228. 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 7.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00535.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00443.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Birmingham · ages 4 to 11 · URN147017

331 pupils / 316 at The Downs Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Free school meals36.6% / 35.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.5% / 12.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.82% / 14.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.95 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 23 January 2024 · published 28 February 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02603. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00360.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00590.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00453.
  • 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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The Downs Church of England Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN147058

KS2 cohort: 46 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

The Downs Church of England Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureThe Downs Church of England Primary School
Pupils3162025/26
Free school meals35.8%2025/26
First language other than English12.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)14.87%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard48%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.28243%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence21.18056%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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