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Schools similar to Meppershall Church of England Academy

Central Bedfordshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN 148640

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MeasureMeppershall Church of England AcademyHighfields AcademyRemove Highfields Academy
Pupils2382025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2472025/26 · 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 meals15.5%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-characteristics14.6%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-characteristics
First language other than English2.5%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-characteristics2%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)10.5%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-characteristics12.96%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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1Glemsford Primary Academy

Suffolk · ages 2 to 11 · URN141406

243 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Glemsford Primary AcademyMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals15.2% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.2% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.63 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00209. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00126.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00206.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2St Uny CofE Academy

Cornwall · ages 2 to 11 · URN143099

235 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Uny CofE AcademyMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals16.6% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.1% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.09 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 July 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 -0.00061. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01218.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00126.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School

Wiltshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN146849

241 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary SchoolMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals14.9% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.4% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.09 percentage points higher
  • 3 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 20 June 2023 · published 13 September 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 0.00138. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00270.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01219.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00124.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Uffculme Primary School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN139887

252 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Uffculme Primary SchoolMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals15.9% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.4% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.19 percentage points higher
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00199. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00439.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00556.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN140506

231 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Rolph Church of England Primary School and NurseryMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals13.4% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.41 percentage points higher
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 29 June 2022 · published 21 September 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00246. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01882.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00294.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN151005

235 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgeMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals17.4% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.99 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00303. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.99 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00197.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00126.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Kent · ages 2 to 11 · URN118730

252 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and NurseryMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals15.5% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.4% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00311. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00000.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00280.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00556.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Highfields Academy

Cheshire East · ages 2 to 11 · URN143160

247 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Highfields AcademyMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals14.6% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.45 percentage points higher
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00385. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.45 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00490.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00364.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)

Norfolk · ages 2 to 11 · URN145975

179 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)Meppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals14% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.2% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.79 percentage points higher
  • 59 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 November 2024 · published 9 December 2024 · 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 0.00586. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00357.
  • Total pupils: difference 59 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02479.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Peter's CofE Primary School

Staffordshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN142447

218 pupils / 238 at Meppershall Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolMeppershall Church of England Academy
Free school meals17% / 15.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.3% / 2.5%2025/26 · Academic year
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.01 percentage points higher
  • 20 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00767. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.01 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01202.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00840.
  • 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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Meppershall Church of England Academy

Central Bedfordshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN148640

Meppershall Church of England Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureMeppershall Church of England Academy
Pupils2382025/26
Free school meals15.5%2025/26
First language other than English2.5%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.5%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard30%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.15632%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence22.91667%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 March 2024 · published 9 May 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

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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
  • 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: 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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