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St Mark's CofE Primary School
High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 4DZ, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.1 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
334
Capacity
495
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in providing quality education. It achieves 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students reached the higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.0%
Mixed Other7.2%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other3.3%
Black African3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.50108, -2.13084 · DY5 4DZ
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103836
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mark's CofE Primary School scores 39.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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