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Schools similar to St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN 119588

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MeasureSt James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleFairfield Community Primary SchoolRemove Fairfield Community Primary School
Pupils2292025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2272025/26 · 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 meals16.6%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-characteristics13.2%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 English12.2%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-characteristics14.1%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)10.48%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-characteristics9.25%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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1St James CofE Aided Primary School

Surrey · ages 2 to 11 · URN125176

229 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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St James CofE Aided Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals17.9% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.6% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.35% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.87 percentage points higher
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 June 2024 · published 22 July 2024 · 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0041. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00175.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN151005

235 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgeSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals17.4% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.49% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 9.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.01 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01117. 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 9.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.01 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00202.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00255.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School

Hillingdon · ages 2 to 11 · URN102417

236 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals15.7% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English14.8% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.1% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.62 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01476. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01124.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00297.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Shoreside Primary School

Sefton · ages 2 to 11 · URN146313

228 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Shoreside Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals15.4% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.16% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.68 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 April 2023 · published 19 June 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01844. 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 6.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00536.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00044.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Fairfield Community Primary School

Leicestershire · ages 2 to 11 · URN137933

227 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Fairfield Community Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals13.2% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English14.1% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND9.25% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.23 percentage points lower
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02338. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01530.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00246.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00087.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Lace Hill Academy

Buckinghamshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN140207

218 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Lace Hill AcademySt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals16.1% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.3% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.82 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 March 2024 · published 1 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 0.0247. 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 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.82 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00564.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00480.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Bruche Academy

Warrington · ages 2 to 11 · URN143058

243 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Bruche AcademySt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals18.1% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.2% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.28% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.8 percentage points higher
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02612. 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 4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.8 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01361.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00576.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School

Surrey · ages 2 to 11 · URN125137

202 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals14.4% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.9% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.33% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.85 percentage points higher
  • 27 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02613. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.85 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01369.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01179.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Kent · ages 2 to 11 · URN118730

252 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and NurserySt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals15.5% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.4% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.9% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 7.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.42 percentage points higher
  • 23 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02643. 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 7.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01950.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00285.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00913.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN145994

200 pupils / 229 at St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and NurserySt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Free school meals17.5% / 16.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9% / 12.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.5% / 10.48%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.02 percentage points higher
  • 29 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02875. 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 3.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.02 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01404.
  • Total pupils: difference 29 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01266.
  • 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 James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN119588

Small KS2 cohort: 23 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 4.3 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Pupils2292025/26
Free school meals16.6%2025/26
First language other than English12.2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.48%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard78%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard9%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.66363%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence16.66667%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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