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Schools similar to The Rydal Academy

Darlington · ages 2 to 11 · URN 138989

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1Walkergate Community School

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 2 to 11 · URN144273

616 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Walkergate Community SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals49.8% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.7% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.99% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.35 percentage points lower
  • 32 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00919. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01270.
  • Total pupils: difference 32 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00519.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Thorpepark Academy

Kingston upon Hull, City of · ages 2 to 11 · URN142307

638 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Thorpepark AcademyThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals50.9% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.5% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.8% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.46 percentage points higher
  • 54 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01963. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01350.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00292.
  • Total pupils: difference 54 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00846.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Park Brow Community Primary School

Knowsley · ages 2 to 11 · URN104429

457 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Park Brow Community Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals46.8% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.9% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.6% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.26 percentage points higher
  • 127 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 13 January 2026 · published 3 March 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 14 July 2021 · published 22 September 2021 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02047. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.26 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00052.
  • Total pupils: difference 127 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02175.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Beaver Green Primary School

Kent · ages 2 to 11 · URN141871

483 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Beaver Green Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals48.9% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English19.3% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.26% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 7.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.08 percentage points lower
  • 101 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02121. 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 7.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00017.
  • Total pupils: difference 101 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01729.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Rosebrook Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees · ages 2 to 11 · URN143145

407 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Rosebrook Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals47.9% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.8% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND32.92% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.58 percentage points higher
  • 177 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 February 2025 · published 27 March 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 0.02247. 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 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01516.
  • Total pupils: difference 177 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03031.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Wrens Nest Primary School

Dudley · ages 2 to 11 · URN103823

537 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Wrens Nest Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals46% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.9% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND32.77% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.43 percentage points higher
  • 47 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 19 May 2026 · published 14 July 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Strong standard; Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 9 March 2022 · published 9 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02571. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.43 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01486.
  • Total pupils: difference 47 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00805.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Broad Oak Community Primary School

St. Helens · ages 2 to 11 · URN130259

630 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Broad Oak Community Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals53.5% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.5% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.19% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.85 percentage points higher
  • 46 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 October 2024 · published 10 November 2024 · 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 0.02895. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02520.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.85 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00170.
  • Total pupils: difference 46 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00730.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Oasis Academy Warndon

Worcestershire · ages 2 to 11 · URN140041

537 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Oasis Academy WarndonThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals50.8% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.5% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND39.85% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 14.51 percentage points higher
  • 47 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03237. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01305.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 14.51 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02902.
  • Total pupils: difference 47 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00805.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Bardfield Academy

Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN143203

421 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Bardfield AcademyThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals46.1% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.1% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.57% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.78 percentage points lower
  • 163 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 June 2024 · published 9 September 2024 · 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 0.03282. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00810.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00555.
  • Total pupils: difference 163 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02791.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Thatto Heath Community Primary School

St. Helens · ages 2 to 11 · URN104763

631 pupils / 584 at The Rydal Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Thatto Heath Community Primary SchoolThe Rydal Academy
Free school meals40.1% / 47.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12% / 11.6%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.52% / 25.34%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 7.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.17 percentage points higher
  • 47 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03389. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 7.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03510.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00035.
  • Total pupils: difference 47 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00745.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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The Rydal Academy

Darlington · ages 2 to 11 · URN138989

KS2 cohort: 82 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

The Rydal Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureThe Rydal Academy
Pupils5842025/26
Free school meals47.9%2025/26
First language other than English11.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)25.34%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard46%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard4%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence7.71062%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence24.42105%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.

2140 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: 11956

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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