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Schools similar to The Shirestone Academy

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN 138425

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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.

1Holden Lane Academy

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 3 to 11 · URN150050

222 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Holden Lane AcademyThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals60.4% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English38.7% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.97% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.34 percentage points lower
  • 19 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00821. 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 5.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.34 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00468.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00788.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Oxford Gardens Primary School

Kensington and Chelsea · ages 3 to 11 · URN100485

226 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Oxford Gardens Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals61.5% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English32.3% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND30.09% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.78 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 March 2023 · published 8 May 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; 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 0.01108. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00955.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00622.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Jervoise School

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN142353

198 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Jervoise SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals58.6% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English35.4% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND26.26% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.95 percentage points higher
  • 43 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 14 July 2026 · published 14 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: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 February 2024 · published 18 April 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01525. 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 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00190.
  • Total pupils: difference 43 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01784.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Tame Valley Academy

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN139011

228 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Tame Valley AcademyThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals65.8% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English32.9% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.11% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 8.21 percentage points lower
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01546. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02340.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00025.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.21 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01641.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00539.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Water Hall Primary School

Milton Keynes · ages 3 to 11 · URN148193

182 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Water Hall Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals58.8% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English33.5% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.47% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.16 percentage points higher
  • 59 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 July 2025 · published 11 September 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Requires improvement; 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 0.01865. 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00432.
  • Total pupils: difference 59 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02448.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Hawthorn Primary School

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN103214

221 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Hawthorn Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals57% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English38.5% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.43% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.88 percentage points lower
  • 20 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 May 2024 · published 24 June 2024 · 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 0.0205. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01620.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.88 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00175.
  • Total pupils: difference 20 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00830.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7St Paul's CofE Primary School

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN147730

220 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals61.4% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English38.2% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.36% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.95 percentage points lower
  • 21 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 May 2024 · published 9 June 2024 · 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 0.02371. 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 5.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00790.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00871.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN139014

225 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals66.2% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English28% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND18.67% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.64 percentage points lower
  • 16 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02713. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02520.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.64 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01329.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00664.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Mundella Primary School

Kent · ages 3 to 11 · URN148711

184 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Mundella Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals60.3% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English35.3% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND22.28% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.03 percentage points lower
  • 57 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 22 May 2024 · published 25 June 2024 · 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 0.02731. 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 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00606.
  • Total pupils: difference 57 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02365.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Court Farm Primary School

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN151017

236 pupils / 241 at The Shirestone Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Court Farm Primary SchoolThe Shirestone Academy
Free school meals56.8% / 60.6%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English27.5% / 32.8%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND33.05% / 25.31%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.74 percentage points higher
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 26 November 2019 · published 16 December 2019 · recorded under URN 103267 · 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 0.0279. 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 5.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.74 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01548.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00207.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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The Shirestone Academy

Birmingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN138425

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

The Shirestone Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureThe Shirestone Academy
Pupils2412025/26
Free school meals60.6%2025/26
First language other than English32.8%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)25.31%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard87%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.8664%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence20.1087%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 6 December 2023 · published 28 January 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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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
  • England location unverified: 3045
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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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