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Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN 145769

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MeasureSt Helens Church of England AcademyDickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)Remove Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)
Pupils2042025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics1792025/26 · 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 meals11.8%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-characteristics14%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 English1.5%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-characteristics2.2%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)11.76%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-characteristics12.29%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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1South Tawton Primary School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN145335

201 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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South Tawton Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals11.9% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.93% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.17 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01. 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 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00433.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00147.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Ruishton Church of England School

Somerset · ages 2 to 11 · URN146717

215 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ruishton Church of England SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals12.1% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.81% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.05 percentage points higher
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 March 2023 · published 8 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 -0.00994. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00810.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00512.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School

Somerset · ages 2 to 11 · URN146942

180 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Brent Knoll Church of England Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals13.3% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.1% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.33% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.57 percentage points higher
  • 24 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00735. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00314.
  • Total pupils: difference 24 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01176.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Countess Gytha Primary School

Somerset · ages 2 to 11 · URN146446

184 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Countess Gytha Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals12% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.6% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND7.61% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.16 percentage points lower
  • 20 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 July 2023 · published 25 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 -0.00073. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00831.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00980.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5St Minver School

Cornwall · ages 2 to 11 · URN141283

175 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Minver SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals13.1% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.1% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.24 percentage points higher
  • 29 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00154. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00047.
  • Total pupils: difference 29 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01422.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Mordiford CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of · ages 2 to 11 · URN140464

190 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Mordiford CofE Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals10% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.05% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.71 percentage points lower
  • 14 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00189. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00142.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00686.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Probus Primary School

Cornwall · ages 2 to 11 · URN143171

216 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Probus Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals13% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.2% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.74% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.98 percentage points higher
  • 12 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00540.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.98 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00795.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00556.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Chulmleigh Primary School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN137023

226 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Chulmleigh Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals13.7% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.8% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.16% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.39 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00382. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00479.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00973.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • 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 / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School)St Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals14% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.2% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.29% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.53 percentage points higher
  • 25 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 0.00496. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00990.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00105.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01225.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Freckleton Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN119548

193 pupils / 204 at St Helens Church of England Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Freckleton Church of England Primary SchoolSt Helens Church of England Academy
Free school meals12.4% / 11.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.1% / 1.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.4% / 11.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.37 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00532. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00073.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00539.
  • 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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St Helens Church of England Academy

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN145769

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

St Helens Church of England Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Helens Church of England Academy
Pupils2042025/26
Free school meals11.8%2025/26
First language other than English1.5%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)11.76%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard57%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.70338%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence6.59341%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.

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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