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Thurrock · ages 4 to 11 · URN 146300

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MeasureSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSt. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyRemove St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pupils1962025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics2022025/26 · 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 meals24%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-characteristics24.3%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
First language other than English23%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-characteristics23.3%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)22.45%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-characteristics21.29%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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1St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN151267

202 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals24.3% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English23.3% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.29% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.16 percentage points lower
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00261. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00232.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00297.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Hardwick Primary School

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN148509

190 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hardwick Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals23.7% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.9% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.74% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.29 percentage points higher
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00174. 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 5.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00458.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00306.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Queen Emma's Primary School

Oxfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN142362

179 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Queen Emma's Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals25.1% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English25.1% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.91% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.46 percentage points higher
  • 17 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 April 2024 · published 10 June 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00979. 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 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00091.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00867.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton

Oxfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN141150

187 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping NortonSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals19.3% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English24.1% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.53% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.08 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01065. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02115.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00216.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00459.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Blackpool · ages 4 to 11 · URN150579

207 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals22.7% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.9% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.36% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.09 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0121. 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 5.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00818.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00531.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

Bromley · ages 4 to 11 · URN144287

205 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham GreenSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals22.4% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English25.4% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.45 percentage points lower
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01249. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00720.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.45 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00490.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00439.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7St Augustine's RC Primary School

Hammersmith and Fulham · ages 4 to 11 · URN150082

196 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Augustine's RC Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals26.5% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English29.1% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.88% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.57 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 October 2021 · published 9 December 2021 · recorded under URN 100347 · 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 0.01364. 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 6.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00714.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Glade Academy

Suffolk · ages 4 to 11 · URN145476

180 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Glade AcademySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals24.4% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English21.7% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.78% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.33 percentage points higher
  • 16 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 May 2022 · published 28 June 2022 · 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 0.01387. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.33 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01066.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00816.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Gorse Covert Primary School

Warrington · ages 4 to 11 · URN147389

212 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Gorse Covert Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals24.5% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.5% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.64% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.19 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 June 2023 · published 27 July 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 0.01393. 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 5.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00039.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00755.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School

Blackpool · ages 4 to 11 · URN149262

210 pupils / 196 at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Kentigern's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals23.8% / 24%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English32.4% / 23%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.95% / 22.45%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 9.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01406. 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 9.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00299.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00667.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Thurrock · ages 4 to 11 · URN146300

KS2 cohort: 31 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Pupils1962025/26
Free school meals24%2025/26
First language other than English23%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)22.45%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard61%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence7.0067%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence18.12865%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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