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Schools similar to St James' CofE Academy

Bedford · ages 5 to 11 · URN 148982

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HeadteacherChat intake matches; separate from DfE’s official groups.

Showing the closest 10 of 891 eligible schools.

1Whiston Junior and Infant School

Rotherham · ages 5 to 11 · URN140115

191 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Whiston Junior and Infant SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals17.8% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.61% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.24 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00457. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00248.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00155.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Blackpool · ages 5 to 11 · URN151273

184 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals17.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.8% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.67% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00271. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00461.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00515.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School

Kent · ages 5 to 11 · URN144099

212 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Horton Kirby Church of England Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals17.5% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.1% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.68% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.31 percentage points higher
  • 18 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00511. 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 4.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.31 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00262.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00849.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN148111

201 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals17.4% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.5% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.42% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.05 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00554. 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 5.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00610.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00348.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN115269

255 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals18% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11.8% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.33% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 0.96 percentage points higher
  • 61 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00835. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00000.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00192.
  • Total pupils: difference 61 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02392.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Mountnessing Church of England Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN145773

191 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Mountnessing Church of England Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals15.7% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.6% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.32% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.95 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0143. 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 8.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01191.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00155.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone

Leicestershire · ages 5 to 11 · URN146603

178 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School WhetstoneSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals17.4% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.7% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.92% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 9.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.55 percentage points higher
  • 16 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 3 October 2023 · published 12 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0148. 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 9.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00110.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00825.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Epping Upland CofE Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN145601

199 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Epping Upland CofE Primary SchoolSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals10.1% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.5% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.57% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 7.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01572. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 7.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03555.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00440.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00251.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever

Bolton · ages 5 to 11 · URN105242

196 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little LeverSt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals19.9% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.1% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.78% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01663. 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 5.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00281.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00102.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Hopton Church of England Primary Academy

Norfolk · ages 5 to 11 · URN146061

195 pupils / 194 at St James' CofE Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Hopton Church of England Primary AcademySt James' CofE Academy
Free school meals22.1% / 18%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.6% / 10.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.97% / 12.37%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.6 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01767. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01845.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01321.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00051.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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St James' CofE Academy

Bedford · ages 5 to 11 · URN148982

Small KS2 cohort: 28 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.6 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St James' CofE Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt James' CofE Academy
Pupils1942025/26
Free school meals18%2025/26
First language other than English10.8%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)12.37%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard54%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard11%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.19892%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.38462%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.

891 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: 13205

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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