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St Mark's Primary School
St Mark's Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2LF, Merton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
223
Capacity
286
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and an impressive 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 97.8 further reflects its strong standing compared to other institutions, making it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of subjects
95%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Other22.0%
White Other11.7%
Asian Pakistani11.2%
Black African10.8%
White British9.9%
Black Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.9%
Other4.0%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Irish1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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51.40671, -0.16198 · CR4 2LF
School details
Local authorityMerton
RegionLondon
URN102645
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.stmarks.merton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is St Mark's Primary School a good school?
St Mark's Primary School scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mark's Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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