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Schools similar to St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Darlington · ages 3 to 11 · URN 138523

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Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

1St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Middlesbrough · ages 3 to 11 · URN142371

398 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 5 December 2023
  • Overall effectiveness: Good
  • Quality of education: Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
  • Personal development: Outstanding
  • Leadership and management: Good
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Outstanding
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • 76 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 December 2023 · published 4 February 2024 · 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00579. 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00241.
  • Total pupils: difference 76 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01910.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Towngate Primary Academy

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN143078

311 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 9 October 2024
  • Outcome: Improved significantly
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.14 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0016. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.14 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00429.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00342.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend

North Tyneside · ages 3 to 11 · URN148815

330 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 24 April 2024
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.37 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00217. 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 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01275.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00242.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Strawberry Fields Primary School

Leeds · ages 3 to 11 · URN150406

338 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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No inspection is available in this data edition.

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details

No inspection is available in this data edition.

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00439. 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 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00240.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00473.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School

Solihull · ages 3 to 11 · URN140462

324 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 18 July 2023
  • Overall effectiveness: Good
  • Quality of education: Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Good
  • Personal development: Good
  • Leadership and management: Good
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Outstanding
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.09 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 18 July 2023 · published 26 September 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00619. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00990.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00417.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00062.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN144322

340 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 28 January 2025
  • Overall effectiveness: Not judged
  • Quality of education: Outstanding
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
  • Personal development: Outstanding
  • Leadership and management: Outstanding
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Outstanding
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.35 percentage points lower
  • 18 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 January 2025 · published 5 March 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00629. 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 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00069.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00529.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Stockton-on-Tees · ages 3 to 11 · URN146679

285 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 24 May 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.63 percentage points higher
  • 37 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00649. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00525.
  • Total pupils: difference 37 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01149.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School

Solihull · ages 3 to 11 · URN148089

329 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 23 April 2024
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.43 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 23 April 2024 · published 20 May 2024 · 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 0.00749. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.43 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01286.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00213.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Sunderland · ages 3 to 11 · URN147123

227 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 8 November 2023
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • 95 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 November 2023 · published 18 December 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 0.00775. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00220.
  • Total pupils: difference 95 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02950.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Darlington · ages 3 to 11 · URN139533

234 pupils / 322 at St Bede's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 19 October 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.99 percentage points higher
  • 88 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00811. 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.99 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00398.
  • Total pupils: difference 88 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02733.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Darlington · ages 3 to 11 · URN138523

KS2 cohort: 42 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Bede's Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Bede's Catholic Primary School
Pupils3222025/26
Free school meals11.5%2025/26
First language other than English8.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)12.11%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard64%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard5%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.55103%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.14286%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 3 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: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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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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