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Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN 119405

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MeasureBanks Methodist SchoolBurnhope Primary SchoolRemove Burnhope Primary School
Pupils522025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics692025/26 · 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 meals48.1%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-characteristics50.7%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 English1.9%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-characteristics1.4%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)38.46%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-characteristics20.29%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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1Kinderley Primary School

Cambridgeshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN110762

74 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Kinderley Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals48.6% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.8% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND37.84% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.62 percentage points lower
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 April 2024 · published 11 June 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 0.04548. 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 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00125.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02973.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2West Pelton Primary School

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN114004

55 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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West Pelton Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals54.5% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND34.55% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.92 percentage points lower
  • 3 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.04684. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02880.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00783.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00545.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Hawkchurch Church of England School

Devon · ages 2 to 11 · URN143187

43 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hawkchurch Church of England SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals41.9% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.7% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND39.53% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.07 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 March 2025 · published 1 April 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.05435. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02790.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00215.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01731.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4NCEA William Leech CofE Primary School

Northumberland · ages 2 to 11 · URN148764

125 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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NCEA William Leech CofE Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals48.8% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.6% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND36% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.46 percentage points lower
  • 73 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 June 2024 · published 3 July 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 0.06722. 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 2.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00492.
  • Total pupils: difference 73 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.05840.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Beamish Primary School

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN150340

48 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Beamish Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals45.8% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.2% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND60.42% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 21.96 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0677. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01035.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 21.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.04391.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00769.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN148820

60 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, LeadgateBanks Methodist School
Free school meals40% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.3% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND36.67% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 8.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.79 percentage points lower
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 November 2024 · published 28 November 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.06937. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 8.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03645.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00359.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01333.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Frodsham Primary Academy

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 2 to 11 · URN149077

80 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Frodsham Primary AcademyBanks Methodist School
Free school meals41.3% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND42.5% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.04 percentage points higher
  • 28 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 February 2025 · published 3 April 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: Outstanding; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07143. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03060.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.04 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00808.
  • Total pupils: difference 28 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03500.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8St William's Catholic Primary School, Pilling

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN150580

47 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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St William's Catholic Primary School, PillingBanks Methodist School
Free school meals36.2% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.3% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND31.91% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 11.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.55 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07226. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 11.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.05355.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01309.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00962.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Burnhope Primary School

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN149122

69 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Burnhope Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals50.7% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.4% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.29% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 18.17 percentage points lower
  • 17 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07393. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 18.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.03634.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02464.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Fishburn Primary School

County Durham · ages 2 to 11 · URN150575

111 pupils / 52 at Banks Methodist School2025/26 · Academic year

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Fishburn Primary SchoolBanks Methodist School
Free school meals45.9% / 48.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 1.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND34.23% / 38.46%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.23 percentage points lower
  • 59 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 January 2023 · published 23 April 2023 · recorded under URN 114095 · 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: Requires improvement; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Requires improvement

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07401. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00845.
  • Total pupils: difference 59 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.05315.
  • 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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Banks Methodist School

Lancashire · ages 2 to 11 · URN119405

Small KS2 cohort: 7 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 14.3 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Banks Methodist School: published figures and their sources
MeasureBanks Methodist School
Pupils522025/26
Free school meals48.1%2025/26
First language other than English1.9%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)38.46%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard43%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.02114%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence24.44444%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
  • 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: 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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