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Schools similar to St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN 104480

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1St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary School

Oldham · ages 3 to 11 · URN105695

223 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Thomas Moorside CofE (VA) Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals48% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English16.6% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.8% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.07 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 June 2024 · published 21 July 2024 · 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 -0.01752. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00013.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00045.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Gerard's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN103458

235 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Gerard's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals46.8% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.4% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.32% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.59 percentage points higher
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00685. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00630.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.59 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00117.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00468.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Christ Church CofE Primary School

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN105935

235 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals48.1% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English19.6% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND28.09% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 13.35 percentage points higher
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01834. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 13.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02671.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00468.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Castle Hill Primary School

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN105150

220 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Castle Hill Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals46.8% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English25.5% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.09% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.64 percentage points lower
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02062. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00630.
  • First language other than English: difference 8.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.64 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00128.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00179.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

Gateshead · ages 3 to 11 · URN150648

213 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Aidan's Church of England Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals47.4% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English23% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.96% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.23 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 May 2022 · published 17 July 2022 · recorded under URN 132145 · 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 0.02597. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00360.
  • First language other than English: difference 6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00246.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00491.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6King's Meadow Academy

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN146034

234 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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King's Meadow AcademySt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals47.4% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.8% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.8% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.07 percentage points higher
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 February 2025 · published 18 March 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Requires improvement; 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 0.02652. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00360.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00814.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00427.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Ravenscroft Community Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN104444

218 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ravenscroft Community Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals49.5% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English11% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.56% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.83 percentage points higher
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 October 2024 · published 19 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 0.02718. 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 6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.83 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01365.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00268.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School

Oldham · ages 3 to 11 · URN105703

225 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Martin's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals51.1% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.8% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.67% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 7.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.93 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
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: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02736. 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 7.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.93 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01587.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00044.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Story Wood School

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN150876

225 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Story Wood SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals47.1% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English21.8% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.44% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.71 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 July 2025 · published 10 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: Outstanding; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02882. 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 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01142.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00044.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Banks Road Primary School

Liverpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN104516

253 pupils / 224 at St Columba's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Banks Road Primary SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Free school meals45.5% / 48.2%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English22.9% / 17%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.02% / 14.73%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.29 percentage points higher
  • 29 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02894. 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 5.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00058.
  • Total pupils: difference 29 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01146.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Knowsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN104480

Small KS2 cohort: 27 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.7 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Columba's Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Columba's Catholic Primary School
Pupils2242025/26
Free school meals48.2%2025/26
First language other than English17%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)14.73%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard52%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard7%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence9.36244%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence24.86486%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 November 2024 · published 10 December 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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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
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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
  • 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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