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Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN 148992

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MeasurePalm Bay Primary SchoolHolland Park Primary SchoolRemove Holland Park Primary School
Pupils4072025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4132025/26 · 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 meals27%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-characteristics24%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 English8.1%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-characteristics8.5%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)13.76%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-characteristics16.95%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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1Chartham Primary School

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN148500

380 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Chartham Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals29.5% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.5% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.37% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.39 percentage points lower
  • 27 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00333. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00278.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00663.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Mulberry West St Leonards Primary

East Sussex · ages 5 to 11 · URN140179

417 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Mulberry West St Leonards PrimaryPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals28.5% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.9% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.27% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.51 percentage points higher
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 2 June 2026 · published 6 July 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Expected standard; Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 October 2021 · published 15 November 2021 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00184. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.51 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00701.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00240.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Nine Acres Primary School

Isle of Wight · ages 5 to 11 · URN118164

419 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Nine Acres Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals24.8% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.1% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.81% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 6.05 percentage points higher
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00486. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01210.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00286.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Treloweth Community Primary School

Cornwall · ages 5 to 11 · URN143443

414 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Treloweth Community Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals24.4% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.3% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.73% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.98 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00584. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01170.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.98 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00195.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00169.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Whitefriars Primary School

North Northamptonshire · ages 5 to 11 · URN151247

397 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Whitefriars Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals23.2% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.8% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.62% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.87 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 February 2022 · published 27 March 2022 · recorded under URN 121909 · 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 0.00954. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00573.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00246.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Holland Park Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN147602

413 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Holland Park Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals24% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.5% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.95% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.19 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 March 2024 · published 13 May 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 0.01233. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01350.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00638.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00145.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Davington Primary School

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN118338

415 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Davington Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals23.4% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.7% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.61% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.86 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 June 2023 · published 17 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 0.01934. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01620.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01971.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00193.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN140168

398 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Valley Invicta Primary School At AylesfordPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals21.6% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.5% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.58% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.82 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02366. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02430.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.82 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00565.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00221.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Churchfield Primary School

Barnsley · ages 5 to 11 · URN147619

419 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Churchfield Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals29.8% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.8% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.67% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 8.91 percentage points higher
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 June 2024 · published 16 July 2024 · 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 0.02404. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01260.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.91 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01783.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00286.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Birchington Church of England Primary School

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN118693

422 pupils / 407 at Palm Bay Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Birchington Church of England Primary SchoolPalm Bay Primary School
Free school meals31.5% / 27%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.5% / 8.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.11% / 13.76%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.35 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02501. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02025.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00471.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00355.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Palm Bay Primary School

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN148992

KS2 cohort: 59 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Palm Bay Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasurePalm Bay Primary School
Pupils4072025/26
Free school meals27%2025/26
First language other than English8.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.76%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard59%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard3%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.51773%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.40217%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 January 2025 · published 2 March 2025 · 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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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.

891 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: 13205

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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