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Schools similar to St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Rochdale · ages 4 to 11 · URN 151820

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Showing the closest 10 of 5,277 eligible schools.

1Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Blackpool · ages 4 to 11 · URN150579

207 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 9 December 2021
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.24 percentage points higher
  • 4 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00582. 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 3.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00925.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00449.
  • Total pupils: difference 4 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00190.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Upton

Wirral · ages 4 to 11 · URN105068

198 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 16 October 2024
  • Outcome: Standards maintained
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.96 percentage points lower
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00246. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.96 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00192.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00616.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

3St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119671

219 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 20 June 2023
  • Overall effectiveness: Good
  • Quality of education: Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Good
  • Personal development: Outstanding
  • Leadership and management: Good
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 3.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.78 percentage points higher
  • 8 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 20 June 2023 · published 18 September 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00128. 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 3.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00900.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.78 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00156.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00365.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Gorse Covert Primary School

Warrington · ages 4 to 11 · URN147389

212 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 13 June 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: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 3.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.53 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 13 June 2023 · published 27 July 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 0.00223. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00045.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00825.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01306.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Cams Lane Primary School

Bury · ages 4 to 11 · URN150486

204 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 5 March 2020
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 4.47 percentage points higher
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00557. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00895.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00332.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Statham Primary School

Warrington · ages 4 to 11 · URN148456

203 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · 26 October 2023
  • Outcome: School remains Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.62 percentage points higher
  • 8 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01033. 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 5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00324.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00379.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Cherry Willingham Primary Academy

Lincolnshire · ages 4 to 11 · URN146205

212 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 10 October 2023
  • Overall effectiveness: Good
  • Quality of education: Good
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
  • Personal development: Good
  • Leadership and management: Good
  • Safeguarding is effective: Yes
  • Early years: Good
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.87 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 10 October 2023 · published 14 November 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01126. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01305.
  • 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 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00047.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8Old Heath Community Primary School

Essex · ages 4 to 11 · URN114710

209 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Report card inspection · 14 April 2026
  • Safeguarding standards: Met
  • Inclusion: Expected standard
  • Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention
  • Achievement: Expected standard
  • Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard
  • Early years: Strong standard
  • Leadership and governance: Needs attention
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.24 percentage points lower
  • 2 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01182. 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 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.24 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00448.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00095.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Medmerry Primary School

West Sussex · ages 4 to 11 · URN137370

211 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman 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: 3.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.42 percentage points higher
  • Pupils: the same
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01424. 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 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00475.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.42 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00284.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00000.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Hackney · ages 4 to 11 · URN100264

204 pupils / 211 at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Graded inspection (previous framework) · 17 October 2023
  • 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
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 3.37 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 17 October 2023 · published 21 November 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 0.01435. 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 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00250.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.37 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00674.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00332.
  • 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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Rochdale · ages 4 to 11 · URN151820

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St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Pupils2112025/26
Free school meals24.6%2025/26
First language other than English14.2%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)16.11%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standardMissingNot available in this comparison
KS2 higher standardMissingNot available in this comparison
Overall absence5.31589%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence16.93122%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.

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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