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Southend-on-Sea · ages 4 to 11 · URN 150361

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MeasureHeycroft Primary SchoolIvy Chimneys Primary SchoolRemove Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Pupils3492025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics3382025/26 · 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 meals18.1%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-characteristics18%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-characteristics8.6%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
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.75%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-characteristics10.65%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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1Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN145605

338 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ivy Chimneys Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals18% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.6% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.65% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00444. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00621.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00315.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN147933

366 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Abbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals16.4% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.1% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.03% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.27 percentage points higher
  • 17 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00316. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.27 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00255.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00464.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Tywardreath School

Cornwall · ages 4 to 11 · URN141616

300 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Tywardreath SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals18.3% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.3% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.33% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 1.42 percentage points lower
  • 49 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00028. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00090.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00284.
  • Total pupils: difference 49 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01404.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Larchwood Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN140828

420 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Larchwood Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals19% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.57% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.18 percentage points lower
  • 71 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00057. 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 3.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.18 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00036.
  • Total pupils: difference 71 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01690.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Burwell Village College (Primary)

Cambridgeshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN110758

374 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Burwell Village College (Primary)Heycroft Primary School
Free school meals19.3% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.2% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.83% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.92 percentage points lower
  • 25 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 March 2024 · published 25 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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00167. 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 3.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00184.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00668.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Silver End Academy

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN144955

344 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Silver End AcademyHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals22.1% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.53% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.78 percentage points higher
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 19 May 2026 · published 16 June 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 February 2022 · published 17 March 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 0.00175. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01800.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00156.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00143.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Grange Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN131579

311 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Grange Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals16.7% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.5% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.5% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.25 percentage points lower
  • 38 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 March 2023 · published 21 May 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 0.00469. 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 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00050.
  • Total pupils: difference 38 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01089.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Takeley Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN142049

350 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Takeley Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals14.3% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.6% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.29% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.47 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 22 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 0.00507. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01710.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00694.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00029.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Ham Dingle Primary Academy

Dudley · ages 4 to 11 · URN143822

329 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ham Dingle Primary AcademyHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals19.8% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.5% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.63% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.88 percentage points higher
  • 20 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 November 2023 · published 7 December 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00663. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00775.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00573.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Marus Bridge Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN143498

400 pupils / 349 at Heycroft Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Marus Bridge Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary School
Free school meals18.3% / 18.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14% / 13.75%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 0.25 percentage points higher
  • 51 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00664. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00090.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00049.
  • Total pupils: difference 51 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01275.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Heycroft Primary School

Southend-on-Sea · ages 4 to 11 · URN150361

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Heycroft Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureHeycroft Primary School
Pupils3492025/26
Free school meals18.1%2025/26
First language other than English6.3%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.75%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard43%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard7%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.93153%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence18.10345%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 9 February 2023 · published 29 March 2023 · recorded under URN 114789 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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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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