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Schools similar to Fir Bank Primary School

Oldham · ages 3 to 11 · URN 146813

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Method

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

Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

1Prestolee Primary School

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN141915

231 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Prestolee Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals13.4% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.8% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.26% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.03 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 11 June 2024 · published 1 July 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 -0.01625. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00000.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00606.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00294.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Nunthorpe Primary Academy

Redcar and Cleveland · ages 3 to 11 · URN140919

239 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Nunthorpe Primary AcademyFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals13.8% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.06% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.78 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01198. 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 0.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00155.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00042.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Sir John Barrow School

Westmorland and Furness · ages 3 to 11 · URN112232

235 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Sir John Barrow SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals13.2% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.7% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.45% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 3.16 percentage points higher
  • 3 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 March 2023 · published 9 May 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 -0.00652. 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 2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00632.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00126.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Watlington Primary School

Oxfordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN147281

227 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Watlington Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals14.5% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.7% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.42% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 1.13 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 October 2024 · published 10 November 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 -0.00566. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00227.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00462.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Redby Academy

Sunderland · ages 3 to 11 · URN137463

259 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Redby AcademyFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals12.4% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English7.3% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.51% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.77 percentage points lower
  • 21 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 March 2023 · published 25 May 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 -0.00435. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00450.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00154.
  • Total pupils: difference 21 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00811.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6James Brindley Community Primary School

Salford · ages 3 to 11 · URN150187

239 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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James Brindley Community Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals9.6% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.2% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.72% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.57 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00109. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01710.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.57 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00514.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00042.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Southfield Primary

Doncaster · ages 3 to 11 · URN144410

248 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Southfield PrimaryFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals11.7% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.1% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.52% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.23 percentage points higher
  • 10 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00064. 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 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.23 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00046.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00403.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Grove Lea Primary School

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN148287

244 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Grove Lea Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals16.8% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.7% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.93% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 0.35 percentage points lower
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00096. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.35 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00070.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00246.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Willaston Primary Academy

Cheshire East · ages 3 to 11 · URN142236

251 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Willaston Primary AcademyFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals10.8% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1.6% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.54% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.6 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.25 percentage points higher
  • 13 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00213. 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 5.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01275.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00250.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00518.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Wynndale Primary School

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN133269

231 pupils / 238 at Fir Bank Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Wynndale Primary SchoolFir Bank Primary School
Free school meals13% / 13.4%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.3% / 6.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.42% / 14.29%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.87 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 7 July 2026 · published 7 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 March 2022 · published 28 April 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00247. 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 0.87 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00173.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00294.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Fir Bank Primary School

Oldham · ages 3 to 11 · URN146813

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Fir Bank Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureFir Bank Primary School
Pupils2382025/26
Free school meals13.4%2025/26
First language other than English6.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)14.29%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard73%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.05603%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.91713%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.

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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