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Schools similar to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN 148478

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1St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Cumberland · ages 3 to 11 · URN148700

188 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 30 March 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.32 percentage points higher
  • 30 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00946. 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 2.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00525.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.32 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00865.
  • Total pupils: difference 30 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01376.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale · ages 3 to 11 · URN151602

222 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 5 March 2025
  • Outcome: Standards maintained
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.06 percentage points higher
  • 4 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00967. 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 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01212.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00180.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery

Wolverhampton · ages 3 to 11 · URN139892

219 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 20 November 2024
  • Outcome: Standards maintained
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 11.1 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.52 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01015. 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 11.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02775.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00104.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00046.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Staffordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN142192

201 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Report card inspection · 13 May 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.16 percentage points higher
  • 17 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 13 May 2026 · published 24 June 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 22 March 2022 · published 18 May 2022 · 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 0.01103. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01665.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.16 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00233.
  • Total pupils: difference 17 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00780.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Mersey Primary Academy

Kingston upon Hull, City of · ages 3 to 11 · URN139921

211 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 19 March 2025
  • Outcome: Improved significantly
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 5.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.46 percentage points higher
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01262. 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 5.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01400.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.46 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00091.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00321.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Wakefield · ages 3 to 11 · URN141595

223 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 13 December 2023
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.76 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01322. 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 6.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01600.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01553.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 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.

7Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Kirklees · ages 3 to 11 · URN148484

234 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 17 July 2024
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 7.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.22 percentage points lower
  • 16 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01323. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01395.
  • First language other than English: difference 7.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.22 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00445.
  • Total pupils: difference 16 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00684.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN143940

221 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 9 April 2024
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.17 percentage points higher
  • 3 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 9 April 2024 · published 9 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 0.0145. 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 6.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.17 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00234.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00136.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Cumberland · ages 3 to 11 · URN148701

217 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 8 October 2024
  • Category of concern: Special Measures
  • Overall effectiveness: Not judged
  • Quality of education: Inadequate
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Good
  • Personal development: Good
  • Leadership and management: Inadequate
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Inadequate
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.44 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 October 2024 · published 26 November 2024 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Category of concern: Special Measures; Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Inadequate

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01533. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01800.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01487.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00046.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10St Philip's Catholic Primary School

Sandwell · ages 3 to 11 · URN141929

209 pupils / 218 at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 9 May 2024
  • Outcome: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 10.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.55 percentage points higher
  • 9 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01803. 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 10.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.55 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00310.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00413.
  • 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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St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN148478

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

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pupils2182025/26
Free school meals32.6%2025/26
First language other than English26.6%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)13.76%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard65%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard3%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.9916%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence19.8895%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Report card inspection · inspected 16 June 2026 · published 15 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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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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