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Schools similar to Athersley South Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN 147717

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MeasureAthersley South Primary SchoolSaxmundham Primary SchoolRemove Saxmundham Primary School
Pupils3062025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2522025/26 · 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 meals40.8%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-characteristics40.5%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 English3.6%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-characteristics6.7%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-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)27.78%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-characteristics30.95%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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1Sylvester Primary Academy

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN143878

294 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sylvester Primary AcademyAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals41.2% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.5% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.85% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.93 percentage points lower
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00317. 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 2.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.93 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00385.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00392.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Sandhill Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN141917

244 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sandhill Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals41.4% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.78 percentage points lower
  • 62 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 March 2024 · published 28 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 0.00277. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00556.
  • Total pupils: difference 62 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02026.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Neasden Primary School

Kingston upon Hull, City of · ages 3 to 11 · URN140247

266 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Neasden Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals40.2% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.3% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.92% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 7.85 percentage points lower
  • 40 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00573. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.85 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01571.
  • Total pupils: difference 40 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01307.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Highgate Primary Academy

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN138701

327 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Highgate Primary AcademyAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals44.6% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.2% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.71% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.07 percentage points lower
  • 21 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00965. 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 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01213.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00642.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 3 to 11 · URN119425

312 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals41% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.9% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.28% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01006. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00299.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00192.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Moor Park Primary School

Blackpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN151114

329 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Moor Park Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals36.8% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.3% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.62% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.16 percentage points lower
  • 23 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01206. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00632.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00699.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Saxmundham Primary School

Suffolk · ages 3 to 11 · URN146494

252 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Saxmundham Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals40.5% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.7% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND30.95% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.17 percentage points higher
  • 54 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0131. 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 3.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00635.
  • Total pupils: difference 54 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01765.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Spring Gardens Primary School

North Tyneside · ages 3 to 11 · URN150331

314 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Spring Gardens Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals36% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND28.66% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.88 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 December 2021 · published 15 February 2022 · recorded under URN 108574 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement; Quality of education: Requires improvement; 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 0.01442. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02160.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00177.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00255.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Hatton Hill Primary School

Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN104878

314 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hatton Hill Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals44.6% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.1% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND28.66% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.88 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01517. 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 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00177.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00255.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 3 to 11 · URN119272

321 pupils / 306 at Athersley South Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary SchoolAthersley South Primary School
Free school meals40.2% / 40.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.4% / 3.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19% / 27.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 8.77 percentage points lower
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01542. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01755.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00467.
  • 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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Athersley South Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN147717

KS2 cohort: 41 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Athersley South Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureAthersley South Primary School
Pupils3062025/26
Free school meals40.8%2025/26
First language other than English3.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)27.78%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard66%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard15%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence7.13726%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence21.28514%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.

5731 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: 8365

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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