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Schools similar to Sharples Primary School

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN 105162

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10 similar schools

Method

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

Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

KS2 is reading, writing and maths combined. Published cohort counts appear with results where available.

1Hadrian Primary School

South Tyneside · ages 3 to 11 · URN108668

261 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard56%Sharples Primary School: 66%10 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard12%Sharples Primary School: 6%6 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 41 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.91 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 November 2022 · published 15 December 2022 · 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 0.00606. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01710.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.91 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00183.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00613.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Hertfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN117370

226 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard70%Sharples Primary School: 66%4 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Sharples Primary School: 6%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • 19 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0074. 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 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00079.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00776.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Cumberland · ages 3 to 11 · URN112369

213 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard57%Sharples Primary School: 66%9 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%Sharples Primary School: 6%4 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.11 percentage points higher
  • 32 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01242. 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 3.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00825.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.11 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00021.
  • Total pupils: difference 32 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01306.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Thorn Grove Primary School

Stockport · ages 3 to 11 · URN106079

214 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard79%Sharples Primary School: 66%13 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%Sharples Primary School: 6%11 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 29 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.4 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.31 percentage points lower
  • 31 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01392. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01440.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.31 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00462.
  • Total pupils: difference 31 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01265.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Lowther Primary School

Richmond upon Thames · ages 3 to 11 · URN102892

244 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard79%Sharples Primary School: 66%13 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard14%Sharples Primary School: 6%8 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

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

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.39 percentage points lower
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01419. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02250.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00478.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00041.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Stenson Fields Primary Community School

Derbyshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN112781

328 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard33%Sharples Primary School: 66%33 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Sharples Primary School: 6%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 51 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.27 percentage points higher
  • 83 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 27 April 2022 · published 15 June 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0156. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.27 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00454.
  • Total pupils: difference 83 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02530.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Hillsgrove Primary School

Bexley · ages 3 to 11 · URN142295

280 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard68%Sharples Primary School: 66%2 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard11%Sharples Primary School: 6%5 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 47 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.96 percentage points higher
  • 35 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01672. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00592.
  • Total pupils: difference 35 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01250.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8St Catherine Catholic Primary School

Hillingdon · ages 3 to 11 · URN102424

235 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard59%Sharples Primary School: 66%7 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard3%Sharples Primary School: 6%3 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 29 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.4 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.52 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 November 2023 · published 28 January 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; 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 0.01763. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00905.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00408.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Eleanor Palmer Primary School

Camden · ages 3 to 11 · URN100027

233 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard93%Sharples Primary School: 66%27 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard28%Sharples Primary School: 6%22 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 29 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.4 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 10.71 percentage points higher
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 September 2023 · published 12 October 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01792. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02142.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00490.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN140727

248 pupils / 245 at Sharples Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard33%Sharples Primary School: 66%33 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Sharples Primary School: 6%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 43 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.21 percentage points higher
  • 3 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 March 2024 · published 12 May 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 0.01842. 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 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.21 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00041.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00121.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Sharples Primary School

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN105162

KS2 cohort: 32 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sharples Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSharples Primary School
Pupils2452025/26
Free school meals20%2025/26
First language other than English43.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.33%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard66%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.46366%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.02591%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
  • 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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