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Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN 152141

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MeasureDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolTrowell CofE Primary SchoolRemove Trowell CofE Primary School
Pupils1732025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics1752025/26 · 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 meals6.9%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-characteristics9.7%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 English0.6%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-characteristics2.3%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
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.98%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-characteristics10.29%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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1Great Witley CofE Primary School

Worcestershire · ages 5 to 11 · URN142706

187 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Great Witley CofE Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals7.5% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.5% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.7% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.29 percentage points lower
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00899. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00057.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00749.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy

Suffolk · ages 5 to 11 · URN142547

188 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Great Barton Church of England Primary AcademyDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals8.5% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.1% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.55% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.57 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 14 November 2023 · published 18 December 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00043. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00720.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01314.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00798.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Mellis Church of England Primary School

Suffolk · ages 5 to 11 · URN143807

147 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Mellis Church of England Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals4.1% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.4% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.61% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.62 percentage points higher
  • 26 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00487. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00525.
  • Total pupils: difference 26 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01503.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Blakedown CofE Primary School

Worcestershire · ages 5 to 11 · URN116784

194 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Blakedown CofE Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals6.7% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.5% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND7.73% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.25 percentage points lower
  • 21 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00848. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00650.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01082.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Dunnington Church of England Primary School

York · ages 5 to 11 · URN144713

170 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Dunnington Church of England Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals4.1% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.35% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.37 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00882. 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 4.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00274.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00173.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Eaton Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 5 to 11 · URN147638

175 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Eaton Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals5.7% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.43% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.45 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00893. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00540.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.45 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00089.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00114.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Trowell CofE Primary School

Nottinghamshire · ages 5 to 11 · URN122770

175 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Trowell CofE Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals9.7% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.3% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.29% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00939. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00139.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00114.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Gaddesby Primary School

Leicestershire · ages 5 to 11 · URN138807

159 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Gaddesby Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals6.9% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.9% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.09% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.11 percentage points higher
  • 14 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 November 2023 · published 15 January 2024 · 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 0.00957. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.11 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00822.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00809.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Underwood Church of England Primary School

Nottinghamshire · ages 5 to 11 · URN122746

173 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Underwood Church of England Primary SchoolDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals8.7% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.9% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.87% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.89 percentage points higher
  • Pupils: the same
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00963. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.89 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00578.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Lift Ashingdon

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN137378

206 pupils / 173 at Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lift AshingdonDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Free school meals8.3% / 6.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.5% / 0.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.56% / 10.98%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.58 percentage points higher
  • 33 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00973. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00716.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01602.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN152141

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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureDownham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Pupils1732025/26
Free school meals6.9%2025/26
First language other than English0.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.98%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standardMissingNot available in this comparison
KS2 higher standardMissingNot available in this comparison
Overall absence5.73983%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.28662%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
  • 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
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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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