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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Fir Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0XR, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.8 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
226
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school has garnered strong support from families, despite receiving an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While 67% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the lack of students achieving the higher standard suggests room for growth. Additionally, its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 11% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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53.36382, -2.82581 · L26 0XR
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104469
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarkshalewood.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2024.
Is St Mark's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School scores 10.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 Catholic Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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