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Schools similar to Balby Central Primary Academy

Doncaster · ages 3 to 11 · URN 143962

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Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

1Whingate Primary School

Leeds · ages 3 to 11 · URN107969

464 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Whingate Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals38.4% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English43.1% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.57% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 2.02 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.0053. 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 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.02 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00405.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00345.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Gospel Oak Primary School

Camden · ages 3 to 11 · URN100025

421 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Gospel Oak Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals37.1% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English43% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.18% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.63 percentage points higher
  • 27 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00289. 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 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00527.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00603.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Manford Primary School

Redbridge · ages 3 to 11 · URN102795

460 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Manford Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals34.8% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English42% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.87% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.68 percentage points lower
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 30 June 2026 · published 15 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 29 March 2022 · published 22 May 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 0.00771. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00900.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00335.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00261.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School

Nottingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN140231

452 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals37.4% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English50.7% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.47% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 7.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.08 percentage points lower
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00874. 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 7.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00615.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00088.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Brighton Avenue Primary School

Gateshead · ages 3 to 11 · URN108368

404 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Brighton Avenue Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals34.9% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English42.8% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.51% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.97 percentage points higher
  • 44 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 February 2025 · published 17 March 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.01106. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.97 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00194.
  • Total pupils: difference 44 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00982.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6William Stockton Community Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 3 to 11 · URN149675

367 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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William Stockton Community Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals37.3% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English39.2% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.43% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.89 percentage points higher
  • 81 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details

No inspection is available in this data edition.

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01186. 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 3.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00975.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.89 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00178.
  • Total pupils: difference 81 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01808.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Torriano Primary School

Camden · ages 3 to 11 · URN100023

450 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Torriano Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals40.2% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English45.3% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.78% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.77 percentage points lower
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01278. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01530.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00153.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00044.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8New Park Primary School

Liverpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN145359

464 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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New Park Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals39.4% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English48.9% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.14% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.59 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 March 2025 · published 28 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 0.01283. 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 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00319.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00345.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Grove House Academy

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN148201

411 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Grove House AcademyBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals31.9% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English38.7% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.6% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.06 percentage points higher
  • 37 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 17 October 2023 · published 21 November 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01342. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02205.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00211.
  • Total pupils: difference 37 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00826.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN105803

455 pupils / 448 at Balby Central Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolBalby Central Primary Academy
Free school meals35.8% / 36.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English45.3% / 43.1%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.32% / 22.54%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.23 percentage points lower
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01399. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00450.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00245.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00154.
  • 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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Balby Central Primary Academy

Doncaster · ages 3 to 11 · URN143962

KS2 cohort: 54 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Balby Central Primary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureBalby Central Primary Academy
Pupils4482025/26
Free school meals36.8%2025/26
First language other than English43.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)22.54%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard57%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.61688%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.85411%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
  • 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: 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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