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St Mark's RC Primary School
Queensway, Clifton, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8QE, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.8 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 7% indicates room for improvement, the school is better than 38% of others in the area according to the LocaleIQ score, suggesting a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2024Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.9%
White Other17.6%
Mixed Other8.6%
Black African6.0%
Mixed W+B African4.7%
White Irish4.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Location
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53.52087, -2.32942 · M27 8QE
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN105956
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2024.
Is St Mark's RC Primary School a good school?
St Mark's RC Primary School scores 37.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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