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Schools similar to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN 104476

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MeasureSt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleyRemove St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley
Pupils2112025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2032025/26 · 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 meals17.5%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-characteristics17.7%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
First language other than English0.9%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-characteristics1%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)13.74%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-characteristics17.73%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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1Milton St John's CofE Primary School

Tameside · ages 3 to 11 · URN106234

207 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Milton St John's CofE Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals18.8% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.5% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.49% / 13.74%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: 0.75 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00024. 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 0.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00150.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00190.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham

Lancashire · ages 3 to 11 · URN119648

233 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, PadihamSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals20.2% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.1% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.74% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.99 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00058. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01215.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.99 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00599.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00944.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School

Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN104906

236 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals14.4% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.5% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.83% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.09 percentage points higher
  • 25 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 July 2024 · published 12 September 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Outstanding; 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 0.00072. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01395.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00217.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01059.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN148412

203 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary, StanleySt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals17.7% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.73% / 13.74%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: 3.99 percentage points higher
  • 8 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00292. 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 3.99 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00798.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00379.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5All Saints Church of England Primary School, Stand

Bury · ages 3 to 11 · URN105325

208 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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All Saints Church of England Primary School, StandSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals16.8% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.8% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.79% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.04 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00991. 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 2.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.04 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00809.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00142.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN104470

241 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals16.6% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.99% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.25 percentage points higher
  • 30 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00999. 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 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01650.
  • Total pupils: difference 30 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01245.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Brighouse

Calderdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN148480

196 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, BrighouseSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals15.8% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.31% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.56 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01063. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.56 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00312.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00711.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Bawtry Mayflower Primary School

Doncaster · ages 3 to 11 · URN106737

216 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bawtry Mayflower Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals17.6% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.9% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.67% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.92 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01111. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00585.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00231.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Sedgefield Primary School

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN114159

213 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sedgefield Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals16% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.49% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 1.75 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01119. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00350.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00094.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Lanner Primary School

Cornwall · ages 3 to 11 · URN145078

209 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lanner Primary SchoolSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Free school meals15.3% / 17.5%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1% / 0.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.35% / 13.74%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.61 percentage points higher
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01232. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.61 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00122.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00095.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN104476

Small KS2 cohort: 18 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 5.6 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Pupils2112025/26
Free school meals17.5%2025/26
First language other than English0.9%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.74%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard56%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard11%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.91135%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.85714%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
  • 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: 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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