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Schools similar to City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Islington · ages 4 to 11 · URN 143020

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MeasureCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonHackney New Primary SchoolRemove Hackney New Primary School
Pupils3482025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics3442025/26 · 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 meals29.6%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-characteristics37.5%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 English41.1%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-characteristics40.4%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
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.38%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-characteristics20.06%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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1Hackney New Primary School

Hackney · ages 4 to 11 · URN142112

344 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Hackney New Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals37.5% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English40.4% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.06% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 7.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.68 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01581. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 7.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03555.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00736.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00115.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Beddington Park Academy

Sutton · ages 4 to 11 · URN148350

350 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Beddington Park AcademyCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals29.7% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English32.3% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.14% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 8.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.76 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 October 2023 · published 19 November 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Outstanding; 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 0.01655. 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 8.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01353.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00057.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham · ages 4 to 11 · URN103447

373 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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St Edward's Catholic Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals29.2% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English37.8% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.82% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.56 percentage points lower
  • 25 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 November 2022 · published 13 December 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 0.01788. 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 3.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00825.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.56 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00112.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00670.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Brambles Primary Academy

Kirklees · ages 4 to 11 · URN145236

382 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Brambles Primary AcademyCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals30.6% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English49% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.63% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 7.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.25 percentage points higher
  • 34 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01966. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00450.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01975.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00651.
  • Total pupils: difference 34 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00890.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Springfield Primary School

Bedford · ages 4 to 11 · URN145219

365 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Springfield Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals28.5% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English42.2% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.6% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.78 percentage points lower
  • 17 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 14 June 2022 · published 21 September 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 0.01991. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00755.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00466.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)

Croydon · ages 4 to 11 · URN101793

397 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley)City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals29.2% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English46.3% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.16% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.78 percentage points higher
  • 49 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0267. 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 5.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00956.
  • Total pupils: difference 49 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01234.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Bristol, City of · ages 4 to 11 · URN140267

300 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Redfield Educate Together Primary AcademyCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals27.3% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English34.7% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.33% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.05 percentage points lower
  • 48 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03024. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01035.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00009.
  • Total pupils: difference 48 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01379.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Tooting Primary School

Wandsworth · ages 4 to 11 · URN139592

399 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Tooting Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals24.6% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English32.6% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.3% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.92 percentage points higher
  • 51 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 23 April 2025 · published 16 June 2025 · 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 0.03036. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02250.
  • First language other than English: difference 8.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00383.
  • Total pupils: difference 51 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01278.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School

Redbridge · ages 4 to 11 · URN142455

420 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals30.5% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English45.7% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.9% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.47 percentage points lower
  • 72 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 24 January 2023 · published 28 March 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 0.03164. 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 4.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00895.
  • Total pupils: difference 72 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01714.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Upton Meadows Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN145634

387 pupils / 348 at City of London Primary Academy, Islington2025/26 · Academic year

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Upton Meadows Primary SchoolCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Free school meals30.7% / 29.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English37% / 41.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.64% / 16.38%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.26 percentage points higher
  • 39 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0318. 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 4.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.26 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00652.
  • Total pupils: difference 39 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01008.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Islington · ages 4 to 11 · URN143020

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

City of London Primary Academy, Islington: published figures and their sources
MeasureCity of London Primary Academy, Islington
Pupils3482025/26
Free school meals29.6%2025/26
First language other than English41.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.38%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard80%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard40%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.03063%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.6875%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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