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Schools similar to Widford School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN 117176

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Showing the closest 10 of 5,277 eligible schools.

1Maidwell Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN121845

67 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Maidwell Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals1.5% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND7.46% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.31 percentage points lower
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 January 2025 · published 12 March 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: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0038. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00720.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.31 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00661.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00299.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Rodmarton Primary School

Gloucestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN115535

66 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Rodmarton Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals3% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.18% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.41 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 3 June 2026 · published 8 July 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 March 2022 · published 5 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01229. 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 6.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01483.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00152.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Swarland Primary School

Northumberland · ages 4 to 11 · URN122240

76 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Swarland Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals3.9% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND10.53% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.24 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01406. 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 6.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00049.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01447.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Halam Church of England Primary School

Nottinghamshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN145646

61 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Halam Church of England Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals4.9% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.9% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND9.84% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.93 percentage points lower
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01937. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.93 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00187.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00615.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Michaelchurch Escley Primary School

Herefordshire, County of · ages 4 to 11 · URN116714

63 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Michaelchurch Escley Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals6.3% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.29% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.52 percentage points higher
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02001. 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 6.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00703.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00308.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6The Bramptons Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN121803

94 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Bramptons Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals3.2% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.3% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.77% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2 percentage points higher
  • 29 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02004. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00399.
  • Total pupils: difference 29 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03085.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 4 to 11 · URN111312

66 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals4.5% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.64% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.87 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 3 March 2026 · published 30 April 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 9 November 2021 · published 16 January 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02155. 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 3.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00573.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00152.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Birdlip Primary School

Gloucestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN115515

102 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Birdlip Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals3.9% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.9% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.76% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1 percentage points higher
  • 37 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 November 2022 · published 22 January 2023 · 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 0.02262. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00199.
  • Total pupils: difference 37 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03627.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Hale Primary School

Hampshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN115900

73 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Hale Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals6.8% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.5% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.18% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 8.41 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 January 2024 · published 7 March 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 0.02618. 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.41 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01682.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01096.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

Gloucestershire · ages 4 to 11 · URN149254

74 pupils / 65 at Widford School2025/26 · Academic year

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Cold Aston Church of England Primary SchoolWidford School
Free school meals4.1% / 3.1%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.1% / 6.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND8.11% / 10.77%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.66 percentage points lower
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 20 May 2025 · published 16 June 2025 · 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

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02723. 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 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00532.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01216.
  • 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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Widford School

Hertfordshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN117176

Small KS2 cohort: 8 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 12.5 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Widford School: published figures and their sources
MeasureWidford School
Pupils652025/26
Free school meals3.1%2025/26
First language other than English6.2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.77%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard63%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard13%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.79233%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence8.51064%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.

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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