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Schools similar to Underwood West Academy

Cheshire East · ages 2 to 11 · URN 143153

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Showing the closest 10 of 2,140 eligible schools.

1Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Islington · ages 2 to 11 · URN131842

502 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.57222%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%1.31 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.52055%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%5.08 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.48 percentage points higher
  • 12 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00805. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00270.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.48 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00096.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00239.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Portsmouth · ages 2 to 11 · URN141020

446 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.52276%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.36 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence20.58047%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%0.98 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 10.27 percentage points lower
  • 44 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02717. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.27 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02054.
  • Total pupils: difference 44 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00898.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Rack House Primary School

Manchester · ages 2 to 11 · URN105448

460 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.30193%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%1.58 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.79545%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%8.8 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 10.22 percentage points lower
  • 30 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 18 November 2025 · published 26 January 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 6 October 2021 · published 2 December 2021 · 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 0.02816. 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 6.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.22 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02043.
  • Total pupils: difference 30 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00612.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy

East Sussex · ages 2 to 11 · URN144521

428 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence7.02649%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.15 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence22.76423%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%3.17 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.96 percentage points lower
  • 62 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03003. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02295.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00393.
  • Total pupils: difference 62 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01265.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Unity Primary Academy

Essex · ages 2 to 11 · URN141113

432 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.9426%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.06 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence19.39891%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%0.2 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.69 percentage points lower
  • 58 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 June 2025 · published 13 July 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.03223. 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 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.69 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01139.
  • Total pupils: difference 58 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01184.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6Meadowfield Primary School

Leeds · ages 2 to 11 · URN146215

495 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence7.80264%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.92 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence27.00535%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%7.41 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.39 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 19 April 2023 · published 15 June 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0328. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02025.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01879.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00101.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Bolton · ages 2 to 11 · URN145854

472 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.97169%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.09 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence19.08602%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%0.51 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 12.63 percentage points lower
  • 18 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03323. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 12.63 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02525.
  • Total pupils: difference 18 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00367.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 2 to 11 · URN144210

497 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.26518%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%1.61 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.08791%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%7.51 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 13.1 percentage points lower
  • 7 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 14 May 2024 · published 13 June 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 0.03491. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 13.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02620.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00141.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Archibald Primary School

Middlesbrough · ages 2 to 11 · URN145623

479 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.54976%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%0.33 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence21.89189%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%2.29 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 10.79 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03493. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02385.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02159.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00224.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Platt Bridge Community School

Wigan · ages 2 to 11 · URN139300

479 pupils / 490 at Underwood West Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.78459%Underwood West Academy: 6.87979%2.1 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence13.01939%Underwood West Academy: 19.59799%6.58 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 13.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 10.79 percentage points lower
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 July 2024 · published 25 September 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03683. 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 13.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02159.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00224.
  • 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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Underwood West Academy

Cheshire East · ages 2 to 11 · URN143153

KS2 cohort: 63 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Underwood West Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureUnderwood West Academy
Pupils4902025/26
Free school meals50%2025/26
First language other than English34.1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)30%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard38%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.87979%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence19.59799%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 12 November 2024 · published 10 December 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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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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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