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Schools similar to Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN 114559

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1Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Oxfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN123183

112 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Great Rollright Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals8% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.3% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.07% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.17 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01254. 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 4.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00034.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00427.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary School

Somerset · ages 4 to 11 · URN123828

117 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Combe St Nicholas Church of England VA Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals6.8% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.7% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.11% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 5.13 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00569. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00405.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01026.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St John the Baptist CofE Primary School

West Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN126027

114 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals4.4% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.6% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.16% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.08 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00417. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00616.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00256.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School

Hampshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN116351

107 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals10.3% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.82% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.58 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00359. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01170.
  • First language other than English: difference 2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00117.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00855.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Englefield C.E. Primary School

West Berkshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN110011

106 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Englefield C.E. Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals7.5% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.7% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.81% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.57 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00255. 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 4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00714.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00940.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Bolney CofE Primary School

West Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN126007

106 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bolney CofE Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals8.5% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.92% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.69 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 March 2025 · published 29 April 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 -0.00163. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.69 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00337.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00940.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7St Giles CofE Primary School

West Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN126057

114 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Giles CofE Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals4.4% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.05% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.81 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00096. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.81 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00963.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00256.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School

West Berkshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN110021

94 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals6.4% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.1% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.89% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.35 percentage points lower
  • 23 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.0003. 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 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00269.
  • Total pupils: difference 23 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01966.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Stonegate Church of England Primary School

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114523

116 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Stonegate Church of England Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals11.2% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.7% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.66% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 1.58 percentage points lower
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00023. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01575.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00317.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00085.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN117457

122 pupils / 117 at Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Free school meals10.7% / 7.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.5% / 1.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.57% / 16.24%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.67 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 November 2024 · published 18 December 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00093. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.67 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00133.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00410.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

East Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114559

Small KS2 cohort: 19 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 5.3 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureGroombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Pupils1172025/26
Free school meals7.7%2025/26
First language other than English1.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.24%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard74%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard11%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.76198%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.2449%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 April 2023 · published 26 June 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

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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.

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.

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