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Schools similar to Highfields Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN 114769

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MeasureHighfields Primary SchoolLift HockleyRemove Lift Hockley
Pupils3202025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics3312025/26 · 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 meals6.3%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-characteristics6.6%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 English1.6%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-characteristics2.4%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)14.69%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-characteristics13.6%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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1North Wootton Academy

Norfolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN144020

320 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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North Wootton AcademyHighfields Primary School
Free school meals7.8% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.1% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.75% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.94 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00513. 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 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.94 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00187.
  • 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: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Lift Hockley

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN146181

331 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lift HockleyHighfields Primary School
Free school meals6.6% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.4% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.6% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.09 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00114. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00218.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00332.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Canada Hill Community Primary School

Devon · ages 4 to 11 · URN113245

344 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Canada Hill Community Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals8.7% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.7% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.95% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.73 percentage points lower
  • 24 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00051. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.73 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00147.
  • Total pupils: difference 24 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00698.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Gateway Primary School

Oxfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN123016

300 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Gateway Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals7.7% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.3% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.67% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.98 percentage points higher
  • 20 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 February 2023 · published 26 April 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 0.00026. 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.98 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00596.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00625.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Ludworth Primary School

Stockport · ages 4 to 11 · URN106057

373 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ludworth Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals5.6% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.3% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.4% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.28 percentage points lower
  • 53 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 22 May 2024 · published 26 June 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00067. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00315.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.28 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00257.
  • Total pupils: difference 53 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01421.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Aston Hall Junior and Infant School

Rotherham · ages 4 to 11 · URN143054

288 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Aston Hall Junior and Infant SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals6.3% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.4% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.93% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.24 percentage points higher
  • 32 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00099. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00049.
  • Total pupils: difference 32 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Swavesey Primary School

Cambridgeshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN110620

311 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Swavesey Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals6.8% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.8% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.22% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.53 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 November 2024 · published 5 December 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.00113. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00225.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01307.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00281.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Ralph Butterfield Primary School

York · ages 4 to 11 · URN121299

311 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ralph Butterfield Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals7.1% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.1% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.86% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.83 percentage points lower
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00131. 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 4.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.83 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00365.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00281.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Markland Hill Primary School

Bolton · ages 4 to 11 · URN105159

315 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Markland Hill Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals6.3% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.3% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.48% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 4.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.21 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 17 December 2024 · published 23 January 2025 · 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 0.00174. 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 4.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.21 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00842.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00156.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Oakfield Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN131806

391 pupils / 320 at Highfields Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Oakfield Primary SchoolHighfields Primary School
Free school meals8.2% / 6.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.8% / 1.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.55% / 14.69%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.13 percentage points lower
  • 71 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00197. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00227.
  • Total pupils: difference 71 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01816.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Highfields Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114769

KS2 cohort: 47 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Highfields Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureHighfields Primary School
Pupils3202025/26
Free school meals6.3%2025/26
First language other than English1.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)14.69%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard74%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard9%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.97909%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence6.88406%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
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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
  • 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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