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Schools similar to Whalley Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN 119429

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Method

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

Showing the closest 10 of 891 eligible schools.

KS2 is reading, writing and maths combined. Published cohort counts appear with results where available.

1Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School

Warrington · ages 5 to 11 · URN111315

404 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard72%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%9 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%5 percentage points higher2024/25 · 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 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.71 percentage points lower
  • 89 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00494. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00741.
  • Total pupils: difference 89 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02203.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119557

212 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard76%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%5 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard14%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%2 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 29 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.4 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.16 percentage points higher
  • 103 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01011. 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 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00031.
  • Total pupils: difference 103 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03270.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119575

228 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard62%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%19 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%2 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 39 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.16 percentage points lower
  • 87 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01139. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00945.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00032.
  • Total pupils: difference 87 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02762.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119556

234 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard68%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%13 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 34 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4 percentage points lower
  • 81 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 21 April 2026 · published 18 May 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: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 22 February 2022 · published 7 April 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 0.01232. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00801.
  • Total pupils: difference 81 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02571.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

St. Helens · ages 5 to 11 · URN104815

279 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard78%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%3 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard31%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%19 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 36 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.21 percentage points lower
  • 36 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01409. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00950.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.21 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00641.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01143.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119521

290 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard59%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%22 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard4%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%8 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 46 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 9.93 percentage points lower
  • 25 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 July 2022 · published 7 November 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 0.01429. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.93 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01986.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00794.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Healing Primary Academy

North East Lincolnshire · ages 5 to 11 · URN141302

315 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard66%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%15 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%2 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 50 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.86 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01526. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00571.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Theydon Bois Primary School

Essex · ages 5 to 11 · URN145999

319 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard63%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%18 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard5%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%7 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 43 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.35 percentage points lower
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01635. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00669.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00125.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Cookham Dean CofE Primary School

Windsor and Maidenhead · ages 5 to 11 · URN109960

199 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard79%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%2 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard4%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 12%8 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 28 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.6 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.26 percentage points higher
  • 116 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0247. 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 0.26 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00052.
  • Total pupils: difference 116 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03683.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Longwell Green Primary School

South Gloucestershire · ages 5 to 11 · URN109030

386 pupils / 315 at Whalley Church of England Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard51%Whalley Church of England Primary School: 81%30 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%Whalley Church of England Primary 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: the same
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.79 percentage points higher
  • 71 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02498. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00158.
  • Total pupils: difference 71 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01839.
  • 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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Whalley Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 5 to 11 · URN119429

KS2 cohort: 43 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Whalley Church of England Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureWhalley Church of England Primary School
Pupils3152025/26
Free school meals6.7%2025/26
First language other than English1.9%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.83%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard81%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard12%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.85066%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.22022%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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