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Schools similar to Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN 141021

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MeasureArk Blacklands Primary AcademyNew Horizons Children's AcademyRemove New Horizons Children's Academy
Pupils6232025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics6182025/26 · 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 meals20.7%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-characteristics22.2%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 English11.4%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-characteristics25.9%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-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.66%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-characteristics19.26%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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1Goldstone Primary School

Brighton and Hove · ages 4 to 11 · URN114398

659 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Goldstone Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals19% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.2% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.78% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.88 percentage points lower
  • 36 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00986. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00375.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00546.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Hextable Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN135118

605 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Hextable Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals19% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.8% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.17% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.52 percentage points higher
  • 18 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01257. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00303.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00289.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3St Luke's Primary School

Brighton and Hove · ages 4 to 11 · URN114374

622 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Luke's Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals19.5% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.6% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.4% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.75 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 March 2025 · published 13 May 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.01555. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01549.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00016.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Broom Leys School

Leicestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN138891

583 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Broom Leys SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals19.6% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.3% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.07% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.41 percentage points higher
  • 40 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01644. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00482.
  • Total pupils: difference 40 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00642.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5New Horizons Children's Academy

Medway · ages 4 to 11 · URN140215

618 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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New Horizons Children's AcademyArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals22.2% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English25.9% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.26% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 14.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.017. 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 14.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00320.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00080.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Eastfield Primary School

Kingston upon Hull, City of · ages 4 to 11 · URN139850

608 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Eastfield Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals18.6% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.9% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.42% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.76 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 March 2025 · published 6 May 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01714. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00945.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00153.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00241.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN141022

435 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ark Little Ridge Primary AcademyArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals23.2% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.8% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.4% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.25 percentage points lower
  • 188 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01743. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00451.
  • Total pupils: difference 188 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03018.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN147409

618 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Leigh Academy Paddock WoodArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals22.2% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.4% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND8.41% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 9.24 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 November 2023 · published 14 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01854. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01848.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00080.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Ashcombe Primary School

North Somerset · ages 4 to 11 · URN144924

627 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ashcombe Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals22.5% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.6% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.15% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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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 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00501.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00064.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Robert Kett Primary School

Norfolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN150160

502 pupils / 623 at Ark Blacklands Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Robert Kett Primary SchoolArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Free school meals21.5% / 20.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.6% / 11.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.53% / 17.66%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.12 percentage points lower
  • 121 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 9 June 2026 · published 12 July 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 March 2022 · published 8 May 2022 · recorded under URN 121196 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01977. 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 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.12 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00225.
  • Total pupils: difference 121 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01942.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN141021

KS2 cohort: 87 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureArk Blacklands Primary Academy
Pupils6232025/26
Free school meals20.7%2025/26
First language other than English11.4%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.66%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard92%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard14%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.87809%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.2905%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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