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Schools similar to Alford Primary School

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN 120440

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1Belton Lane Community Primary School

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN120392

303 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Belton Lane Community Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals42.6% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.6% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.52% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.56 percentage points lower
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00539. 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 6.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.56 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00911.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00033.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Park Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119172

319 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Park Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals46.7% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.5% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.12% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.04 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 7 July 2026 · published 17 September 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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 June 2022 · published 21 September 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 0.01004. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00900.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.04 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00009.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00470.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Padiham Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119164

286 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Padiham Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals43.7% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.7% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.63% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 6.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 18 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01027. 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 6.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00310.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00592.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Kirklees · ages 4 to 11 · URN143231

353 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Thornhill Junior and Infant SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals44.5% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.7% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.13% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.95 percentage points lower
  • 49 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 December 2024 · published 23 January 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; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01093. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00190.
  • Total pupils: difference 49 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01388.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Bacup Thorn Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119193

253 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Bacup Thorn Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals41.5% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.2% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.08 percentage points lower
  • 51 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01834. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00417.
  • Total pupils: difference 51 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01678.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6George Washington Primary School

Sunderland · ages 4 to 11 · URN144220

384 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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George Washington Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals45.1% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.9% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.83% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.75 percentage points higher
  • 80 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01839. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00351.
  • Total pupils: difference 80 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02083.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Elmore Green Primary School

Walsall · ages 4 to 11 · URN104153

314 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Elmore Green Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals45.2% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English8.6% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.71% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.63 percentage points higher
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01919. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00225.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01726.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00318.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Thornden Wood Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN147751

337 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Thornden Wood Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals41.8% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.8% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.15% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.07 percentage points higher
  • 33 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03298. 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 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.07 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00813.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00979.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Cadland Primary School

Hampshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN134734

379 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Cadland Primary SchoolAlford Primary School
Free school meals38.5% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.4% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND20.05% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.97 percentage points higher
  • 75 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 March 2023 · published 16 May 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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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03314. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02790.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.97 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00195.
  • Total pupils: difference 75 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01979.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Michael's Church of England School, Louth

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN120574

291 pupils / 304 at Alford Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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St Michael's Church of England School, LouthAlford Primary School
Free school meals37.1% / 44.7%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.1% / 2%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.9% / 19.08%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 7.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.18 percentage points lower
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03408. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 7.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03420.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.18 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00036.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00428.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Alford Primary School

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN120440

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

Alford Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureAlford Primary School
Pupils3042025/26
Free school meals44.7%2025/26
First language other than English2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)19.08%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard72%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.28025%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence17.6259%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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