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

Wirral · ages 4 to 11 · URN 150184

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1Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106472

201 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals41.8% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.4% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND31.34% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.75 percentage points higher
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 March 2023 · published 18 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 0.00999. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00225.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00350.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00249.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2St John's CofE Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106451

185 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St John's CofE Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals40% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English9.7% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND33.51% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 3.92 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01181. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.92 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00784.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00561.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Pool House Community Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119332

182 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Pool House Community Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals40.1% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English12.1% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND29.12% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.47 percentage points lower
  • 14 fewer pupils
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 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00540.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00094.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00714.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Whittlefield Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119262

188 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Whittlefield Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals38.3% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.9% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND32.45% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.85 percentage points higher
  • 8 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01779. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.85 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00571.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00408.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

5Etherley Lane Primary School

County Durham · ages 4 to 11 · URN114097

190 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Etherley Lane Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals43.7% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English6.8% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND28.95% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.64 percentage points lower
  • 6 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.0199. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01080.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.64 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00129.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00306.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

6St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School

Birmingham · ages 4 to 11 · URN103467

202 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals40.6% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English17.3% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND28.22% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 8.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.37 percentage points lower
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02037. 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 8.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.02150.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00275.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00297.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN147053

207 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Deal Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals44% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.1% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.64% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 4.95 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02087. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01215.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.95 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00991.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00531.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119486

200 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals38% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English10.5% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND24.5% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.09 percentage points lower
  • 4 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02153. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01485.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01018.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00200.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN140641

151 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, BroadstairsSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals41.1% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English13.2% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND25.83% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.76 percentage points lower
  • 45 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 January 2025 · published 13 February 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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 0.02264. 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 4.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.76 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00753.
  • Total pupils: difference 45 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02296.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN115088

197 pupils / 196 at St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Free school meals40.1% / 41.3%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English15.2% / 8.7%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND29.95% / 29.59%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 6.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.36 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02287. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00540.
  • First language other than English: difference 6.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.36 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00071.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00051.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

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Wirral · ages 4 to 11 · URN150184

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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Alban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pupils1962025/26
Free school meals41.3%2025/26
First language other than English8.7%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)29.59%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standardMissingNot available in this comparison
KS2 higher standardMissingNot available in this comparison
Overall absence7.81496%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence22.72727%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 15 October 2024 · published 26 November 2024 · recorded under URN 105072 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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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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
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • The selected school: 1
  • 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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