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Schools similar to St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN 119672

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1St Julie's Catholic Primary School

St. Helens · ages 4 to 11 · URN104819

212 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Julie's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals6.1% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.9% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.21% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.36 percentage points lower
  • 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 -0.02

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

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.36 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

2St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Sefton · ages 4 to 11 · URN104941

206 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals7.8% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.4% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND9.71% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: 0.5 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.85 percentage points lower
  • Pupils: the same
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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 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 4.85 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01.
  • Total pupils: difference 0 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

3St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

St. Helens · ages 4 to 11 · URN104809

207 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals8.7% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English1% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.94% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 1.38 percentage points higher
  • 1 more pupil
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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 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.38 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

4St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington

Rochdale · ages 4 to 11 · URN105822

205 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, AlkringtonSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals7.8% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English2.9% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.1% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1 percentage point higher
  • First language other than English: the same
  • SEND: 1.53 percentage points higher
  • 1 fewer pupil
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 8 October 2024 · published 19 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: Good

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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 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 1.53 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 1 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.

5Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Bury · ages 4 to 11 · URN105344

233 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, BurySt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals5.6% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English3.9% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.59% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.2 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1 percentage point higher
  • SEND: 0.03 percentage points higher
  • 27 more pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 7 February 2024 · published 12 March 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: 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 1.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01.
  • First language other than English: difference 1 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.03 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 27 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01.

6Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119562

198 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals7.1% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English5.1% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.64% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.93 percentage points lower
  • 8 fewer pupils
  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 28 November 2023 · published 18 January 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 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.93 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 8 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.

7St Luke's CofE Primary School

Wigan · ages 4 to 11 · URN106485

212 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals5.7% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.7% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.15% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.41 percentage points lower
  • 6 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 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.41 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.

8Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119473

209 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals5.7% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English0.5% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND13.88% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.1 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 0.69 percentage points lower
  • 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 -0.01

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

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.1 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.69 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.

9The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN151086

208 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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The Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals7.7% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.8% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND12.5% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.9 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 1.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.06 percentage points lower
  • 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 0.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.06 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.
  • Total pupils: difference 2 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.

10St Mary's CofE Primary School High Crompton

Oldham · ages 4 to 11 · URN105711

212 pupils / 206 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley2025/26 · Academic year

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St Mary's CofE Primary School High CromptonSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Free school meals6.1% / 6.8%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English4.2% / 2.9%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.98% / 14.56%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Sources, Ofsted & match details
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.7 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.3 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.42 percentage points higher
  • 6 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 0.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.3 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.42 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.

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Lancashire · ages 4 to 11 · URN119672

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley: published figures and their sources
MeasureSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley
Pupils2062025/26
Free school meals6.8%2025/26
First language other than English2.9%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)14.56%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard59%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard6%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence3.55%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence5.68%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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