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Schools similar to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Bury · ages 3 to 11 · URN 150561

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1St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 3 to 11 · URN150173

326 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.2182%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%2.17 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence6.27306%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%10.97 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.15 percentage points higher
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details

No inspection is available in this data edition.

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01001. 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.15 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00429.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School

Trafford · ages 3 to 11 · URN106353

324 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.50461%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%1.89 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.11236%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%7.13 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00659. 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 4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01000.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00100.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00061.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3Oakhill Primary Academy

Barnsley · ages 3 to 11 · URN144484

328 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence6.62221%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%0.23 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence17.73585%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%0.49 percentage points higher2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 0.19 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00202. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00037.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00061.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool

Blackpool · ages 3 to 11 · URN150825

451 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.43499%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%1.96 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.39892%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%4.84 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: the same
  • First language other than English: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.48 percentage points lower
  • 125 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 November 2023 · published 21 January 2024 · recorded under URN 119598 · 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 0.00042. 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00175.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.48 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00096.
  • Total pupils: difference 125 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02772.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Parklee Primary School

Wigan · ages 3 to 11 · URN151323

325 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.25257%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%1.14 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence12.78195%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%4.46 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5.8 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.06 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00123. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00630.
  • First language other than English: difference 5.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00012.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00031.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 3 to 11 · URN135246

290 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.84719%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%1.54 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.4%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%6.84 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.05 percentage points lower
  • 36 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00259. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.05 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00210.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01104.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7Chorley New Road Primary Academy

Bolton · ages 3 to 11 · URN148095

316 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.20939%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%1.18 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence15.03759%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%2.2 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.19 percentage points lower
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00374. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00630.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00800.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.19 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00637.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00307.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Peafield Lane Academy

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN140637

299 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence5.88005%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%0.51 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence13.76518%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%3.48 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.6 percentage points lower
  • 27 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00448. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00320.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00828.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Manchester · ages 3 to 11 · URN151359

334 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence4.05162%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%2.34 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence11.02662%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%6.21 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.06 percentage points lower
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 April 2024 · published 22 May 2024 · recorded under URN 105533 · 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 0.00497. 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 3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00750.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00212.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00240.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Upton Priory School

Cheshire East · ages 3 to 11 · URN142513

277 pupils / 326 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Overall absence3.81325%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 6.39217%2.58 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence9.87124%St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: 17.24138%7.37 percentage points lower2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.25 percentage points higher
  • 49 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00599. 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 2.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00575.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.25 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00250.
  • Total pupils: difference 49 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01503.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Bury · ages 3 to 11 · URN150561

KS2 cohort: 56 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Pupils3262025/26
Free school meals23.9%2025/26
First language other than English12%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)19.33%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard46%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence6.39217%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence17.24138%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
  • 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: 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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