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Schools similar to Ark Orchard Head Primary School

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN 139503

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

Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

1Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School

Rotherham · ages 3 to 11 · URN143652

313 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals20.1% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.1% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.09% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.68 percentage points higher
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01752. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00337.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00657.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Carlton Primary Academy

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN139083

317 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Carlton Primary AcademyArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals18.6% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.5% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.5% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • 18 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 June 2023 · published 25 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01172. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00220.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00537.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN144331

356 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ackton Pastures Primary AcademyArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals17.7% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.6% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.07% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.66 percentage points higher
  • 21 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00977. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00333.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00590.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary School

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN139504

330 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals17.9% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.9% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.24% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.84 percentage points higher
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 January 2023 · published 15 February 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00848. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.84 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00968.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00149.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Barlby Community Primary School

North Yorkshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN121449

345 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Barlby Community Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals20.3% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.9% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.1% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00505. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00460.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00290.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Terrington St Clement Community School

Norfolk · ages 3 to 11 · URN121022

324 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Terrington St Clement Community SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals19.1% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.3% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.14% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.27 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00223. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.27 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00053.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00328.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Bursar Primary Academy

North East Lincolnshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN138467

293 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bursar Primary AcademyArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals18.4% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.7% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.5% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • 42 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00217. 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 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00420.
  • Total pupils: difference 42 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01254.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Parklee Primary School

Wigan · ages 3 to 11 · URN151323

325 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Parklee Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals22.5% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.2% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.38% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.02 percentage points lower
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00088. 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 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.02 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00004.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00299.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Whitehouse Primary School

Stockton-on-Tees · ages 3 to 11 · URN150573

340 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Whitehouse Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals18.2% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.1% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.06% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.66 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00072. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00531.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00147.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary School

Doncaster · ages 3 to 11 · URN106747

302 pupils / 335 at Ark Orchard Head Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Scawthorpe Sunnyfields Primary SchoolArk Orchard Head Primary School
Free school meals20.2% / 19.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6% / 4.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.22% / 19.4%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.18 percentage points lower
  • 33 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00053. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.18 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00437.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00985.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Ark Orchard Head Primary School

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN139503

KS2 cohort: 46 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Ark Orchard Head Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureArk Orchard Head Primary School
Pupils3352025/26
Free school meals19.7%2025/26
First language other than English4.8%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)19.4%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard89%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard26%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.54355%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence8.05861%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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