Your basketContinue to checkout

Your basket is empty.

To request a quote or invoice, add the items first: the request sends the items in your basket.

Browse planners and resources

The basket shows up to 10 different items. Review your complete basket at checkout; a quote or invoice request includes every item.

Request a quote or invoice

Include your school’s purchase order number if you have one.

Your current basket’s products, selected options, SKUs and quantities will be included. Prices and delivery are confirmed when we issue the quote or invoice.

Schools similar to St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN 106510

Change schoolSchool detailsShare

10 similar schools

Method

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

Showing the closest 10 of 5,277 eligible schools.

1Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106504

213 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 9 May 2024
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.94 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01305. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.94 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00388.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106507

212 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 31 March 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 1.89 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00888. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01485.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.89 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00377.
  • 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: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton

Bolton · ages 4 to 11 · URN105236

206 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Report card inspection · 24 February 2026
  • Safeguarding standards: Met
  • Inclusion: Needs attention
  • Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention
  • Achievement: Needs attention
  • Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard
  • Early years: Needs attention
  • Leadership and governance: Needs attention
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.57 percentage points lower
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00692. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00114.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00283.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Penketh Primary School

Warrington · ages 4 to 11 · URN143072

207 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Graded inspection (previous framework) · 28 March 2023
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.15 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 March 2023 · published 25 May 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: Good

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00399. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00135.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.15 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00031.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00236.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Brighton and Hove · ages 4 to 11 · URN114544

210 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 7 March 2024
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.35 percentage points lower
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00336. 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 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00069.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00094.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Rochdale · ages 4 to 11 · URN105817

213 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Graded inspection (previous framework) · 11 March 2025
  • 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: Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.63 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00237. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01665.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00926.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Leeds · ages 4 to 11 · URN108046

213 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Graded inspection (previous framework) · 18 June 2024
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.94 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 18 June 2024 · published 9 September 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

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0001. 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 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.94 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00388.
  • 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: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119565

218 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Graded inspection (previous framework) · 12 November 2024
  • 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: Outstanding
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.92 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 November 2024 · published 15 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: Outstanding

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00184. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00383.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00275.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN150621

206 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison

No inspection is available in this data edition.

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.57 percentage points lower
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details

No inspection is available in this data edition.

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00208. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00114.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00283.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114565

208 pupils / 212 at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

Add to comparison
Graded inspection (previous framework) · 21 January 2025
  • 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: Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.66 percentage points lower
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00211. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00315.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00332.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00189.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

Comparison saved on . Figures have their own reporting years; check these before using differences in a meeting.

Open the saved comparison

Copy that page’s address to share the same schools, figures and filter. The latest 13 weekly comparisons are kept; older links can expire. Keep a separate record for meeting papers.

Use this comparison

Choose a sheet for your task. It uses the selected school and the peers in your shortlist.

Selected school evidence

All figures and Ofsted for St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106510

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

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Pupils2122025/26
Free school meals9.4%2025/26
First language other than English10.8%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.68%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard73%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.64129%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence5.49451%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
School websiteOfficial school record

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.

5277 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: 8819

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.

Related guides

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.