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Schools similar to Cowley Hill School

Hertfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN 117099

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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.

1Fairstead Community Primary and Nursery School

Norfolk · ages 3 to 11 · URN120906

429 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard42%Cowley Hill School: 75%33 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Cowley Hill School: 12%12 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 59 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.38 percentage points lower
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00461. 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 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.38 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00076.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00303.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Walter Halls Primary and Early Years School

Nottingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN122456

414 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard61%Cowley Hill School: 75%14 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%Cowley Hill School: 12%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: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00313. 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 4.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00309.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00048.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Norbury Manor Primary School

Croydon · ages 3 to 11 · URN101785

406 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard55%Cowley Hill School: 75%20 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard9%Cowley Hill School: 12%3 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 55 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: 3.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.95 percentage points lower
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00204. 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 3.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00875.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00590.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00240.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4King Edward Primary School & Nursery

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN149709

423 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard45%Cowley Hill School: 75%30 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%Cowley Hill School: 12%10 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.38 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 July 2023 · published 20 September 2023 · recorded under URN 133274 · 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 -0.00085. 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 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.38 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00075.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00165.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5The Palmer Primary Academy

Reading · ages 3 to 11 · URN139653

436 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard66%Cowley Hill School: 75%9 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard9%Cowley Hill School: 12%3 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 44 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.47 percentage points lower
  • 20 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 22 November 2022 · published 15 January 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 -0.00083. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00094.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00459.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Marland Hill Community Primary School

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN105778

464 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard60%Cowley Hill School: 75%15 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Cowley Hill School: 12%12 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.07 percentage points higher
  • 48 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00428. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00013.
  • Total pupils: difference 48 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01034.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Poplars Farm Primary School

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN107247

457 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard54%Cowley Hill School: 75%21 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%Cowley Hill School: 12%10 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 52 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.72 percentage points lower
  • 41 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00446. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.72 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00143.
  • Total pupils: difference 41 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00897.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Joseph Locke Primary School

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN106611

449 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard75%Cowley Hill School: 75%Same published figure2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard13%Cowley Hill School: 12%1 percentage point higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 56 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.41 percentage points higher
  • 33 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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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 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00282.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00735.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Burnt Tree Primary School

Sandwell · ages 3 to 11 · URN103914

444 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard60%Cowley Hill School: 75%15 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%Cowley Hill School: 12%10 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 57 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.53 percentage points lower
  • 28 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 26 November 2024 · published 12 January 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 0.00696. 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 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00705.
  • Total pupils: difference 28 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00631.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Little Mead Primary Academy

Bristol, City of · ages 3 to 11 · URN138900

435 pupils / 416 at Cowley Hill School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard39%Cowley Hill School: 75%36 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%Cowley Hill School: 12%10 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 56 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: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.88 percentage points higher
  • 19 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 27 January 2026 · published 31 March 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Strong standard; Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 6 June 2023 · published 18 July 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 3 March 2022 · published 5 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00737. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00375.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00437.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Cowley Hill School

Hertfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN117099

KS2 cohort: 57 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Cowley Hill School: published figures and their sources
MeasureCowley Hill School
Pupils4162025/26
Free school meals29.6%2025/26
First language other than English48.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)20.19%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard75%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard12%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.63867%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence18.88889%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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