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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5EA, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.0 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
156
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates commendable parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents expressing they would recommend it. While the percentage of students meeting expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is notably lower at 33%, it still ranks in the top 96% nationally, indicating a strong performance relative to other schools. However, there is room for improvement, particularly in achieving higher standards, as no students have reached that benchmark.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% 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 (23 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
School has high expectations
100%
School supports development
96%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.6%
Asian Indian12.8%
Other10.3%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
White Other5.1%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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50.82059, -0.11072 · BN2 5EA
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114545
School typeVoluntary aided school
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 11 March 2025.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mark's CofE Primary School scores 33.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 CofE Primary School?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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