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Schools similar to St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN 151819

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1St Joseph's RC Primary School Manchester

Manchester · ages 3 to 11 · URN105550

219 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's RC Primary School ManchesterSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals29.2% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English61.6% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.55% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.77 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00398. 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 6.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00354.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00274.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School

Brent · ages 3 to 11 · URN146179

216 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary SchoolSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals26.4% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English64.4% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.13% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.65 percentage points lower
  • 3 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00709. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01215.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.65 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00330.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00139.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Philip's CofE Primary School

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN105944

221 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals26.7% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English67.4% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.53% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.75 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01667. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00950.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00362.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Brimrod Community Primary School

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN105764

208 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Brimrod Community Primary SchoolSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals32.2% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English68.8% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.02% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.76 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02057. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01395.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01352.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00235.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN151355

225 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademySt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals26.7% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English56.4% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.22% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 12.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.44 percentage points higher
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02327. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 12.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00689.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00533.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC Primary

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN105964

213 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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The Cathedral School of St Peter and St John RC PrimarySt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals31.9% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English59.2% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.54% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 9.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.76 percentage points higher
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 11 June 2026 · published 8 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 17 May 2022 · published 10 July 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 0.02336. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01260.
  • First language other than English: difference 9.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00751.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary School

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN151025

252 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Bolton Parish Church, Church of England Primary SchoolSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals24.2% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English69% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.87% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.91 percentage points lower
  • 39 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02459. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.91 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00581.
  • Total pupils: difference 39 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01548.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Park View Primary Academy

Leeds · ages 3 to 11 · URN138673

228 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Park View Primary AcademySt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals30.7% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English64.5% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.98% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 July 2025 · published 17 September 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02537. 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 4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00159.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00658.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Eastborough Academy

Kirklees · ages 3 to 11 · URN150358

214 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Eastborough AcademySt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals31.3% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English66.8% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.77% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.99 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 September 2021 · published 17 November 2021 · recorded under URN 107602 · 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02659. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.99 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01197.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN141062

249 pupils / 213 at St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals22.5% / 29.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English69.1% / 68.5%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.67% / 18.78%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.11 percentage points lower
  • 36 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 November 2022 · published 31 January 2023 · 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 0.02788. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02970.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.11 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00222.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01446.
  • 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 John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN151819

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St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pupils2132025/26
Free school meals29.1%2025/26
First language other than English68.5%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)18.78%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standardMissingNot available in this comparison
KS2 higher standardMissingNot available in this comparison
Overall absence3.65859%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence8.93855%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
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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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