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Schools similar to Marsden Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN 119176

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Showing the closest 10 of 891 eligible schools.

1Lowfield Community Primary School

Sheffield · ages 5 to 11 · URN106997

409 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Lowfield Community Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals39.9% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English88% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.96% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 18.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.39 percentage points lower
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.04533. 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 18.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.04700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00878.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00145.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2The Beeches Primary School

Peterborough · ages 5 to 11 · URN110756

619 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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The Beeches Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals43.5% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English79.8% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.42% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 10.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.08 percentage points higher
  • 204 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.05971. 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 10.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01215.
  • Total pupils: difference 204 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03296.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119654

200 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, NelsonMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals40.5% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English59% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 10.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.35 percentage points lower
  • 215 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.07541. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00540.
  • First language other than English: difference 10.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00270.
  • Total pupils: difference 215 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.05181.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Alexander McLeod Primary School

Greenwich · ages 5 to 11 · URN131841

544 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Alexander McLeod Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals37.9% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English50.6% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.08% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 18.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.73 percentage points higher
  • 129 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08078. 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 18.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.04650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.73 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01346.
  • Total pupils: difference 129 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02371.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Norton Road Primary School

Luton · ages 5 to 11 · URN109548

347 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Norton Road Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals30.8% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English53.6% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.58% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 10.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 15.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.23 percentage points higher
  • 68 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0849. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 10.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.04905.
  • First language other than English: difference 15.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00046.
  • Total pupils: difference 68 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01639.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Dale Community Primary School

Derby · ages 5 to 11 · URN112720

545 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Dale Community Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals55.8% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English75% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.45% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 14.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • 130 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.086. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 14.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.06345.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00420.
  • Total pupils: difference 130 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02385.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

Birmingham · ages 5 to 11 · URN103462

393 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals37.7% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English45.3% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.52% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 23.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.83 percentage points lower
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.08671. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01800.
  • First language other than English: difference 23.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.05975.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.83 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00366.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00530.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8St Patrick Catholic Primary School

Leeds · ages 5 to 11 · URN108036

208 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Patrick Catholic Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals41.3% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English55.8% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.98% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 13.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.37 percentage points lower
  • 207 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.09392. 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 13.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00874.
  • Total pupils: difference 207 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.04988.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN149849

209 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals35.9% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English57.4% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.75% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 11.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • 206 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 21 April 2026 · published 6 July 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 November 2021 · published 12 December 2021 · recorded under URN 119655 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.09644. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02610.
  • First language other than English: difference 11.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02950.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00121.
  • Total pupils: difference 206 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.04964.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Eyrescroft Primary School

Peterborough · ages 5 to 11 · URN142397

222 pupils / 415 at Marsden Community Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Eyrescroft Primary SchoolMarsden Community Primary School
Free school meals41% / 41.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English46.4% / 69.2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.17% / 17.35%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 22.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.82 percentage points higher
  • 193 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 30 June 2026 · published 16 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 4 May 2022 · published 23 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.1043. 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 22.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.05700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.82 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00764.
  • Total pupils: difference 193 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.04651.
  • 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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Marsden Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119176

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

Marsden Community Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureMarsden Community Primary School
Pupils4152025/26
Free school meals41.7%2025/26
First language other than English69.2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.35%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard65%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.89857%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence11.20219%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.

891 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: 13205

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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