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Schools similar to West Didsbury CE Primary School

Manchester · ages 4 to 11 · URN 141967

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1St Luke's Church of England Primary School

West Northamptonshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN143467

391 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.12864%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.5 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.14689%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%3.86 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.56 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00041. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.56 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00113.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00274.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School

Bristol, City of · ages 4 to 11 · URN139505

412 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.03558%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.59 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence4.45682%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%3.83 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.92 percentage points higher
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00711. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00585.
  • First language other than English: difference 2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00384.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00243.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Queen Elizabeth's Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 4 to 11 · URN148834

387 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.46612%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.84 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence11.79941%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%3.51 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.53 percentage points higher
  • 15 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 23 June 2026 · published 14 July 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: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01088. 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 6.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00705.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00373.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Langley Park Primary School

Bromley · ages 4 to 11 · URN142897

399 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.78878%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%1.16 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.94475%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%1.66 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.83 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01471. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01530.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.83 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00167.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00075.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Huish Primary School

Somerset · ages 4 to 11 · URN140455

420 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.50645%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.88 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.22099%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%1.93 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.25 percentage points higher
  • 18 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 January 2023 · published 1 March 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 0.01623. 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 4.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01100.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00049.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00429.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

Barnet · ages 4 to 11 · URN101338

408 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.61073%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.01 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence6.53951%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%1.75 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.29 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 20 June 2023 · published 24 July 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; 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 0.0164. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00585.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00458.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00147.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ages 4 to 11 · URN142435

424 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.12334%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%1.5 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence13.04348%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%4.76 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 8.63 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0173. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01726.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00519.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8Twickenham Primary Academy

Richmond upon Thames · ages 4 to 11 · URN142122

380 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.16488%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%1.54 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence16.43454%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%8.15 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.16 percentage points higher
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01814. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00585.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00232.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00547.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Parkroyal Community School

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN140438

411 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.04469%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.42 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.0411%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%0.75 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 8.03 percentage points higher
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 12 May 2026 · published 28 June 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: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 March 2022 · published 22 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01841. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 8.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01607.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00219.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Lacey Green Primary Academy

Cheshire East · ages 4 to 11 · URN137450

424 pupils / 402 at West Didsbury CE Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.32962%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 3.62517%0.3 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence5.69948%West Didsbury CE Primary School: 8.28729%2.59 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.08 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0197. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01035.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.08 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00217.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00519.
  • 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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West Didsbury CE Primary School

Manchester · ages 4 to 11 · URN141967

KS2 cohort: 59 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

West Didsbury CE Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureWest Didsbury CE Primary School
Pupils4022025/26
Free school meals13.4%2025/26
First language other than English23.4%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.95%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard73%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.62517%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence8.28729%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
  • 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: 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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