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Schools similar to St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN 151022

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Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

1St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

Wigan · ages 3 to 11 · URN146511

102 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 25 January 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: 0.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.22 percentage points lower
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00667. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.22 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00445.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00098.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

County Durham · ages 3 to 11 · URN149058

103 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 12 November 2024
  • Outcome: Standards maintained
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.39 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00377. 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 2.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00725.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.39 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00479.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00194.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy

North Lincolnshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151081

96 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 5 June 2024
  • Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
  • Quality of education: Requires improvement
  • 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: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 2.77 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 5 June 2024 · published 28 August 2024 · recorded under URN 118037 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement; Quality of education: Requires improvement; 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 0.00705. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.77 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00555.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00495.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Docking Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery

Norfolk · ages 3 to 11 · URN148822

109 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 11 February 2025
  • Outcome: Standards maintained
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.79 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01107. 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 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.79 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00158.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00734.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Kirklington Primary School

Nottinghamshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151831

79 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 31 January 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.42 percentage points lower
  • 22 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02121. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00283.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02178.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN145225

106 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 10 January 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: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.75 percentage points lower
  • 5 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02212. 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 2.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01950.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00472.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Hollesley Primary School

Suffolk · ages 3 to 11 · URN151188

76 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 11 October 2022
  • Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
  • Quality of education: Requires improvement
  • 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 higher
  • First language other than English: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.73 percentage points lower
  • 25 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02302. 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.73 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00347.
  • Total pupils: difference 25 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02475.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery

Shropshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151598

96 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 23 November 2022
  • Outcome: School remains Outstanding
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point lower
  • SEND: 3.82 percentage points lower
  • 5 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02308. 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 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.82 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00763.
  • Total pupils: difference 5 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00495.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Kellington Primary School

North Yorkshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN146006

89 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 17 June 2025
  • Overall effectiveness: Not judged
  • Quality of education: Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
  • Personal development: Good
  • Leadership and management: Good
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.48 percentage points higher
  • 12 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 17 June 2025 · published 20 July 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02334. 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00300.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.48 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00496.
  • Total pupils: difference 12 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01188.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Hartshorne CofE Primary School

Derbyshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN112824

110 pupils / 101 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 21 May 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: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.45 percentage points higher
  • 9 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 May 2024 · published 23 June 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 0.02388. 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 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.45 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00290.
  • Total pupils: difference 9 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00818.
  • 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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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Sefton · ages 3 to 11 · URN151022

Small KS2 cohort: 13 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 7.7 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

St Mary's Catholic Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Pupils1012025/26
Free school meals22.8%2025/26
First language other than English1%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)26.73%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard69%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence5.70467%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence14.60674%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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