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Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN 140828

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MeasureLarchwood Primary SchoolHeycroft Primary SchoolRemove Heycroft Primary School
Pupils4202025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics3492025/26 · 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 meals19%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-characteristics18.1%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-characteristics
First language other than English10%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-characteristics6.3%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-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.57%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-characteristics13.75%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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1Heycroft Primary School

Southend-on-Sea · ages 4 to 11 · URN150361

349 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Heycroft Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals18.1% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.3% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.75% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.18 percentage points higher
  • 71 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 9 February 2023 · published 29 March 2023 · recorded under URN 114789 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Category of concern: Serious Weaknesses; Overall effectiveness: Inadequate; Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Requires improvement

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00057. 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 3.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.18 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00036.
  • Total pupils: difference 71 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01690.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Godinton Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN141754

417 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Godinton Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals17.5% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.9% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.19% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.38 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00098. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.38 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00076.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00071.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Oak Tree Primary School

West Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN150711

408 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Oak Tree Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals18.4% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.5% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.87% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.3 percentage points higher
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 April 2022 · published 15 June 2022 · recorded under URN 125930 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00241. 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 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.3 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01060.
  • 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.

4Fairways Primary School

Southend-on-Sea · ages 4 to 11 · URN114841

407 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Fairways Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals20.1% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.6% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.67% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.1 percentage points higher
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00425. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00495.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01020.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00310.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Blakehill Primary School

Bradford · ages 4 to 11 · URN107224

421 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Blakehill Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals17.6% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.8% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.15% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.58 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 July 2022 · published 2 October 2022 · 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 0.0072. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00516.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00024.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Hopwood Community Primary School

Rochdale · ages 4 to 11 · URN105798

421 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hopwood Community Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals18.1% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.8% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.91% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.34 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 January 2024 · published 20 March 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 0.00847. 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 3.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00950.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.34 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00469.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00024.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN142611

403 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals20.3% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.9% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.87% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.3 percentage points higher
  • 17 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00875. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.3 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00660.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00405.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Lightwoods Primary Academy

Sandwell · ages 4 to 11 · URN148333

413 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lightwoods Primary AcademyLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals18.2% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English18.4% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.86% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.71 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 May 2024 · published 17 June 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00968. 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 8.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00341.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00167.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Wickford Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114813

472 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Wickford Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals21.2% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.1% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.89% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.32 percentage points higher
  • 52 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0103. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.32 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00464.
  • Total pupils: difference 52 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01102.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Dunmow St Mary's Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN115299

459 pupils / 420 at Larchwood Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Dunmow St Mary's Primary SchoolLarchwood Primary School
Free school meals17.6% / 19%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.6% / 10%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.9% / 13.57%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.33 percentage points higher
  • 39 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 27 June 2023 · published 19 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 0.01046. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00467.
  • Total pupils: difference 39 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00850.
  • 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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Larchwood Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN140828

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

Larchwood Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureLarchwood Primary School
Pupils4202025/26
Free school meals19%2025/26
First language other than English10%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.57%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard66%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard15%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.95297%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.08174%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
  • 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: 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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