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Schools similar to The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN 141760

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

Showing the closest 10 of 2,140 eligible schools.

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

1Fordbridge Community Primary School

Solihull · ages 2 to 11 · URN149492

522 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard74%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%1 percentage point lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%10 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 9.47 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 6 January 2026 · published 6 February 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 January 2020 · published 12 February 2020 · recorded under URN 104121 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01587. 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 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01895.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00287.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Welholme Academy

North East Lincolnshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN141289

528 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard55%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%20 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard3%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%3 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.44 percentage points higher
  • 21 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01701. 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 5.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00888.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00398.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Pallister Park Primary School

Middlesbrough · ages 2 to 11 · URN144136

600 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard59%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%16 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard1%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%1 percentage point higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 10.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.96 percentage points lower
  • 93 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02863. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00495.
  • First language other than English: difference 10.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00193.
  • Total pupils: difference 93 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01550.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Fallings Park Primary School

Wolverhampton · ages 2 to 11 · URN152045

685 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standardMissingThe Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%
2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standardMissingThe Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%
2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort count unavailable. Small-cohort check unavailable.

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.54 percentage points higher
  • 178 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 26 April 2022 · published 16 June 2022 · recorded under URN 104294 · 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 0.03292. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.54 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01308.
  • Total pupils: difference 178 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02599.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Sandon Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 2 to 11 · URN140872

492 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard61%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%14 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%Same published figure2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 9.66 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03819. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02115.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.66 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01933.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00296.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

Southampton · ages 2 to 11 · URN131272

367 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard83%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%8 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%6 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.2 percentage points higher
  • 140 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03845. 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 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.2 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01839.
  • Total pupils: difference 140 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02761.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Thames Primary Academy

Blackpool · ages 2 to 11 · URN138927

444 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard62%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%13 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%6 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 5.79 percentage points higher
  • 63 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0386. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02610.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01157.
  • Total pupils: difference 63 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01243.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Breadsall Hill Top Primary School

Derby · ages 2 to 11 · URN144624

418 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard43%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%32 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%2 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 6.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.81 percentage points higher
  • 89 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 24 February 2026 · published 29 April 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 October 2021 · published 22 November 2021 · 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 0.04327. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.81 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00962.
  • Total pupils: difference 89 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01755.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Front Lawn Primary Academy

Hampshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN139273

447 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard82%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%7 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%Same published figure2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • 60 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 April 2023 · published 21 June 2023 · 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 0.04508. 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 6.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00679.
  • Total pupils: difference 60 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01183.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Walkergate Community School

Newcastle upon Tyne · ages 2 to 11 · URN144273

616 pupils / 507 at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard69%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 75%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard7%The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 0%7 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 9.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.03 percentage points higher
  • 109 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.04781. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 9.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.04230.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00375.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00406.
  • Total pupils: difference 109 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01769.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN141760

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureThe Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Pupils5072025/26
Free school meals59.2%2025/26
First language other than English14.2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.96%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard75%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.3513%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence20.10582%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.

2140 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: 11956

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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