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Schools similar to St Marys Catholic Academy

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 3 to 11 · URN 140114

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1St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Sandwell · ages 3 to 11 · URN147795

232 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.854%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%0.7 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.69519%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%4.24 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.57 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00257. 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 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00914.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00373.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Shobnall Primary & Nursery School

Staffordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN145794

243 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.2713%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%1.12 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.04255%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%2.59 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.26 percentage points lower
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 6 December 2023 · published 18 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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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0028. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01170.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.26 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00852.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00082.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Staffordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN152005

219 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.05665%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%2.91 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence16.04278%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%9.59 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.86 percentage points lower
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 June 2024 · published 3 July 2024 · recorded under URN 124349 · 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 0.00615. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00372.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00913.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4St Edward's Catholic Academy

Derbyshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN143513

248 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.29655%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%2.15 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence17.80105%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%11.35 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.92 percentage points lower
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00857. 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 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00585.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00282.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Sacred Heart Primary School

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 3 to 11 · URN145624

241 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.7389%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%0.59 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence7.6087%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%1.16 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.81 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01142. 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 6.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.81 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01162.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Cheadle Village Primary School

Stockport · ages 3 to 11 · URN106038

236 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.0556%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%1.9 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.21739%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%8.77 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.05 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01182. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00009.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00207.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School

Windsor and Maidenhead · ages 3 to 11 · URN137788

213 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence7.31038%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%4.16 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence21.91011%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%15.46 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.35 percentage points lower
  • 28 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01342. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00470.
  • Total pupils: difference 28 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01162.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Sacred Heart Catholic School

Torbay · ages 3 to 11 · URN140749

208 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.41426%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%2.26 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.25424%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%8.8 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.2 percentage points higher
  • 33 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01389. 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 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01239.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01369.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Dudley · ages 3 to 11 · URN140144

238 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.1653%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%1.01 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.62567%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%3.17 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.72 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01503. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 6.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.03060.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.72 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00543.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00124.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

Bexley · ages 3 to 11 · URN147358

243 pupils / 241 at St Marys Catholic Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.31201%St Marys Catholic Academy: 3.15136%2.16 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.93407%St Marys Catholic Academy: 6.45161%9.48 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.2 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 March 2024 · published 14 May 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 0.01563. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01215.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01041.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00082.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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St Marys Catholic Academy

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 3 to 11 · URN140114

KS2 cohort: 31 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Marys Catholic Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Marys Catholic Academy
Pupils2412025/26
Free school meals23.2%2025/26
First language other than English17.8%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)17.84%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard77%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard16%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.15136%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence6.45161%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Report card inspection · inspected 24 February 2026 · published 5 May 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 November 2021 · published 20 January 2022 · 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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