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Schools similar to Barcroft Academy

Walsall · ages 3 to 11 · URN 151997

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10 similar schools

Method

HeadteacherChat intake matches; separate from DfE’s official groups.

Showing the closest 10 of 5,731 eligible schools.

KS2 is reading, writing and maths combined. Published cohort counts appear with results where available.

1Spring Vale Primary School

Wolverhampton · ages 3 to 11 · URN150943

464 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard85%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard27%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.71 percentage points higher
  • 11 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 13 January 2026 · published 2 March 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: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 9 October 2019 · published 18 November 2019 · recorded under URN 104330 · 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 -0.0113. 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 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.71 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00743.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00237.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

2Oakhill Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent · ages 3 to 11 · URN146466

452 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard58%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard5%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 57 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.81 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 25 October 2023 · published 4 December 2023 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01032. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01260.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.81 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00361.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00022.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Bluecoat Primary Academy

Nottingham · ages 3 to 11 · URN145145

452 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard51%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard2%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 61 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.03 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 1 February 2022 · published 27 March 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

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

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.00113. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00135.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00325.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00405.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00022.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

4Kates Hill Primary School

Dudley · ages 3 to 11 · URN144080

445 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard64%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 59 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point lower
  • First language other than English: 6.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 7.03 percentage points higher
  • 8 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 14 July 2026 · published 23 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 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: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 23 March 2022 · published 17 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00733. 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 6.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01700.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01406.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00177.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Lower Fields Primary Academy

Bradford · ages 3 to 11 · URN146584

395 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard76%Barcroft Academy: Missing
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KS2 higher standard5%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 55 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.67 percentage points higher
  • 58 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.00919. 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 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00125.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.67 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01334.
  • Total pupils: difference 58 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01280.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Stow Heath Primary School

Wolverhampton · ages 3 to 11 · URN104323

475 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard77%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard12%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 60 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.62 percentage points higher
  • 22 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01193. 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 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01324.
  • Total pupils: difference 22 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00463.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

7River View Primary and Nursery School

Staffordshire · ages 3 to 11 · URN151294

417 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standardMissingBarcroft Academy: Missing
KS2 higher standardMissingBarcroft Academy: Missing

KS2 cohort count unavailable. Small-cohort check unavailable.

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.5 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.7 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 10.26 percentage points higher
  • 36 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 1.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00675.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00675.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 10.26 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.02053.
  • Total pupils: difference 36 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00795.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

8St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Wolverhampton · ages 3 to 11 · URN141827

472 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard78%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard19%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 64 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.65 percentage points lower
  • 19 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01237. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02655.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.65 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00130.
  • Total pupils: difference 19 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00403.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

9Gallions Primary School

Newham · ages 3 to 11 · URN145368

443 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard67%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard7%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 61 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.1 percentage points higher
  • 10 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01402. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01710.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00450.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.1 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01021.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00221.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

10Mesty Croft Primary

Sandwell · ages 3 to 11 · URN137972

410 pupils / 453 at Barcroft Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard46%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard5%Barcroft Academy: Missing
year unavailable · period unavailable2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 59 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 12.3 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.47 percentage points higher
  • 43 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.01478. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00360.
  • First language other than English: difference 12.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.03075.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.47 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00094.
  • Total pupils: difference 43 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00949.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Barcroft Academy

Walsall · ages 3 to 11 · URN151997

KS2 cohort count unavailable. Small-cohort check unavailable.

Barcroft Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureBarcroft Academy
Pupils4532025/26
Free school meals41.9%2025/26
First language other than English29.6%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 absence7.38482%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence22.57143%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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