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Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN 104860

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MeasureBirkdale Primary SchoolSt Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary SchoolRemove St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Pupils4302025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4432025/26 · 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 meals22.8%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-characteristics22.3%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 English7.7%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-characteristics10.2%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
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)18.84%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-characteristics21.44%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 Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School

Liverpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN133330

443 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals22.3% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.2% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.44% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.61 percentage points higher
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01335. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00225.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.61 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00521.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00293.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2R L Hughes Primary School

Wigan · ages 3 to 11 · URN106424

425 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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R L Hughes Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals20.2% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.9% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.71% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.13 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00837. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00426.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00116.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3South Failsworth Community Primary School

Oldham · ages 3 to 11 · URN105656

441 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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South Failsworth Community Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals18.8% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.5% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.37% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.47 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 April 2024 · published 20 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 -0.00807. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01800.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00094.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00249.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Legh Vale Primary School

St. Helens · ages 3 to 11 · URN104782

449 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Legh Vale Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals22.9% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.7% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.28% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 7.44 percentage points higher
  • 19 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 15 October 2024 · published 20 November 2024 · 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 -0.00793. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01489.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00423.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Longmoor Community Primary School

Liverpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN133334

428 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Longmoor Community Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals25.5% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.3% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.82% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.01 percentage points lower
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00686. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.01 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00403.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Alexandra Park Primary School

Stockport · ages 3 to 11 · URN152259

458 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Alexandra Park Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals22.7% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.5% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.34 percentage points lower
  • 28 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00352. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.34 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00667.
  • Total pupils: difference 28 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00611.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Irlam Primary School

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN150186

456 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Irlam Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals24.6% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.8% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.3% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.46 percentage points higher
  • 26 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00253. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00092.
  • Total pupils: difference 26 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00570.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Broadstone Hall Primary School

Stockport · ages 3 to 11 · URN106034

503 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Broadstone Hall Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals22.5% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.2% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.06% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.22 percentage points higher
  • 73 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 14 July 2026 · published 20 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 September 2022 · published 6 October 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 -0.00194. 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 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.22 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00845.
  • Total pupils: difference 73 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01451.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School

Hertfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN117178

418 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals20.1% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.9% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.42% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.42 percentage points lower
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00123. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00083.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00279.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Sherdley Primary School

St. Helens · ages 3 to 11 · URN104769

429 pupils / 430 at Birkdale Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sherdley Primary SchoolBirkdale Primary School
Free school meals17.5% / 22.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.8% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.78% / 18.84%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.05 percentage points lower
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00044. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02385.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00411.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00023.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Birkdale Primary School

Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN104860

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Birkdale Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureBirkdale Primary School
Pupils4302025/26
Free school meals22.8%2025/26
First language other than English7.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)18.84%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard30%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard3%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.9516%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.88764%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.

5731 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: 8365

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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