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St. Helens · ages 4 to 11 · URN 151020

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MeasureOakdene Primary AcademyDaresbury Primary SchoolRemove Daresbury Primary School
Pupils2062025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics1992025/26 · 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 meals8.7%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-characteristics9.5%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 English6.3%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-characteristics5.5%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
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.96%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-characteristics15.08%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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1Pear Tree Primary School

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN140740

214 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Pear Tree Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals9.8% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.1% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.09% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.13 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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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 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00495.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00426.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00374.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Valewood Primary School

Sefton · ages 4 to 11 · URN150659

208 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Valewood Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals9.1% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.9% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.71% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.75 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01524. 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 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00350.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00096.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Daresbury Primary School

Halton · ages 4 to 11 · URN143602

199 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Daresbury Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals9.5% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.5% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.08% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.89 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 March 2023 · published 26 April 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 -0.01523. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.89 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00577.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00340.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Hermitage Primary School

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN140724

206 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Hermitage Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals6.8% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.4% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.5% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.46 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 October 2023 · published 20 November 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 -0.01129. 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 2.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00291.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Weston Village Primary School

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN145587

224 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Weston Village Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals10.7% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.4% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.75% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.79 percentage points higher
  • 18 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00914. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00900.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00158.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00804.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Cuddington Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 4 to 11 · URN146622

190 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Cuddington Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals9.5% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.6% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.37% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.59 percentage points lower
  • 16 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.0082. 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 3.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00119.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00777.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Kingston Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN137220

210 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Kingston Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals8.6% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.1% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.48% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.52 percentage points higher
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 November 2023 · published 22 January 2024 · 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 -0.00812. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00503.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00190.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Lostock Primary School

Bolton · ages 4 to 11 · URN151514

213 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Lostock Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals6.6% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.1% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.15% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.82 percentage points lower
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00713. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.82 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00963.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00329.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary School

Bolton · ages 4 to 11 · URN145751

215 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's Smithills Dean Church of England Primary SchoolOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals8.4% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.4% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.35% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.61 percentage points lower
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00649. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.61 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00522.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00419.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Ashperton Primary Academy

Herefordshire, County of · ages 4 to 11 · URN136532

202 pupils / 206 at Oakdene Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ashperton Primary AcademyOakdene Primary Academy
Free school meals7.9% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.82% / 17.96%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.14 percentage points lower
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 January 2023 · published 16 May 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 -0.00593. 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 3.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00825.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.14 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00028.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00194.
  • 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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Oakdene Primary Academy

St. Helens · ages 4 to 11 · URN151020

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Oakdene Primary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureOakdene Primary Academy
Pupils2062025/26
Free school meals8.7%2025/26
First language other than English6.3%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.96%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standardMissingNot available in this comparison
KS2 higher standardMissingNot available in this comparison
Overall absence3.73117%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.22222%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 March 2024 · published 13 May 2024 · recorded under URN 104781 · 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.

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
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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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