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Darlington · ages 3 to 11 · URN 138088

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MeasureSpringfield AcademySandhill Primary SchoolRemove Sandhill Primary School
Pupils2362025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2442025/26 · 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 meals39.8%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-characteristics41.4%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-characteristics
First language other than English3.4%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-characteristics5.3%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)16.53%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-characteristics25%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 Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields

South Tyneside · ages 3 to 11 · URN148911

226 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South ShieldsSpringfield Academy
Free school meals38.5% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.4% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.37% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.15 percentage points lower
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00711. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.15 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00031.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00424.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Thornaby Church of England Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees · ages 3 to 11 · URN147254

272 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Thornaby Church of England Primary SchoolSpringfield Academy
Free school meals41.2% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.18% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.35 percentage points lower
  • 36 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00098. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00070.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01324.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Neasden Primary School

Kingston upon Hull, City of · ages 3 to 11 · URN140247

266 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Neasden Primary SchoolSpringfield Academy
Free school meals40.2% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.92% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • 30 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00463. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00680.
  • Total pupils: difference 30 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01128.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Stead Lane Primary School

Northumberland · ages 3 to 11 · URN122181

230 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Stead Lane Primary SchoolSpringfield Academy
Free school meals42.2% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.5% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.61% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.08 percentage points higher
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 June 2023 · published 13 July 2023 · 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 0.00576. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01217.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00254.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5West Meadows Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN140460

214 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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West Meadows Primary SchoolSpringfield Academy
Free school meals39.7% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.43% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.9 percentage points higher
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00783. 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 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.9 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01181.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00932.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Norton Primary Academy

Stockton-on-Tees · ages 3 to 11 · URN140519

320 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Norton Primary AcademySpringfield Academy
Free school meals38.4% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.4% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.13% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • 84 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00825. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00320.
  • Total pupils: difference 84 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02625.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN142091

214 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Bilsthorpe Flying High AcademySpringfield Academy
Free school meals37.4% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.03% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.5 percentage points higher
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00988. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.5 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00901.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00932.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Holmgate Primary School and Nursery

Derbyshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN112530

247 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Holmgate Primary School and NurserySpringfield Academy
Free school meals38.1% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.5% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.19% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.33 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01052. 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 3.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00066.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00445.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Kirklees · ages 3 to 11 · URN148481

258 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Mary's Catholic Primary AcademySpringfield Academy
Free school meals40.3% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.2% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.22% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.69 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01116. 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 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.69 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00338.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00853.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Sandhill Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN141917

244 pupils / 236 at Springfield Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Sandhill Primary SchoolSpringfield Academy
Free school meals41.4% / 39.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 3.4%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25% / 16.53%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.47 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 March 2024 · published 28 April 2024 · 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

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01218. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01695.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00328.
  • 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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Springfield Academy

Darlington · ages 3 to 11 · URN138088

Small KS2 cohort: 28 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.6 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Springfield Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSpringfield Academy
Pupils2362025/26
Free school meals39.8%2025/26
First language other than English3.4%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.53%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard79%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.78665%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.1547%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Report card inspection · inspected 28 April 2026 · published 14 June 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Strong 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 17 May 2022 · published 5 July 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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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
  • 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: 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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