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Schools similar to Barrow URC Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN 119397

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

1Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119370

203 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard87%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%14 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard27%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%17 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.34 percentage points lower
  • 3 fewer pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 30 April 2024 · published 10 June 2024 · 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 -0.01

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.34 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

2Edenfield Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119385

208 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard80%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%7 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard23%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%13 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 3.75 percentage points higher
  • 2 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0.01

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.75 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

3Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119473

209 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard72%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%1 percentage point lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard14%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%4 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 29 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.4 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 3.68 percentage points higher
  • 3 more pupils
  • 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: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.68 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 3 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

4St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen · ages 4 to 11 · URN119649

216 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard59%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%14 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%4 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 32 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 1.86 percentage points lower
  • 10 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 10 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

5Willaston CofE Primary School

Cheshire West and Chester · ages 4 to 11 · URN111245

212 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard67%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%6 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard20%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%10 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.18 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.18 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

6Lympne Church of England Primary School

Kent · ages 4 to 11 · URN118680

195 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard88%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%15 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard8%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%2 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 24 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 4.2 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.58 percentage points higher
  • 11 fewer pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score -0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.58 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

7Houghton CofE School

Cumberland · ages 4 to 11 · URN112250

179 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard68%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%5 percentage points lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard11%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%1 percentage point higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

Small KS2 cohort: 28 eligible pupils. One pupil represents 3.6 percentage points. HeadteacherChat caution. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.1 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.65 percentage points higher
  • 27 fewer pupils
  • Report card inspection · inspected 6 May 2026 · published 18 June 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Expected standard; Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

  • Ungraded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 16 March 2022 · published 18 May 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Outcome: School remains Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score -0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.65 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

8New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119569

217 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard83%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%10 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%7 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.44 percentage points lower
  • 11 more pupils
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.44 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 11 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

9Longton Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119350

213 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard83%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%10 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard17%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%7 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.13 percentage points higher
  • 7 more pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 21 January 2025 · published 11 March 2025 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Not judged; 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

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.13 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

10St Julie's Catholic Primary School

St. Helens · ages 4 to 11 · URN104819

212 pupils / 206 at Barrow URC Primary School2025/26 · Academic year

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KS2 expected standard77%Barrow URC Primary School: 73%4 percentage points higher2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard9%Barrow URC Primary School: 10%1 percentage point lower2024/25 · Academic year · Final

KS2 cohort: 35 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.4 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 3.01 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 24 September 2024 · published 18 November 2024 · 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: Outstanding

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; scores are neither school ratings nor percentages.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 3.01 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

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Barrow URC Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119397

KS2 cohort: 30 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Barrow URC Primary School: published figures and their sources
MeasureBarrow URC Primary School
Pupils2062025/26
Free school meals5.8%2025/26
First language other than English0.5%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)10.19%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard73%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard10%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.82%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence8.84%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.

Intake similarity alone cannot explain results; check 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
MeasureWeight
Free school meals45%
First language other than English25%
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)20%
Pupils10%

Lower scores mean closer pupil context; context bonuses can make scores negative. Matching scores are neither ratings nor percentages.

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.

5272 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: 25401
  • The selected school: 1
  • England location unverified: 3043
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • Different age range: 8824

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-v1:2026-10-26.

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