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St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6NU, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.2 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid achievement, with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% nationally. The school serves a community of 233 students, and while the percentage achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be positive. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 51% of schools, suggesting a decent level of quality in education provided.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 66% | Top 47% 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 British78.5%
White Other6.0%
Black African2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.89106, -2.12033 · GL51 6NU
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115712
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarksjunior.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2013.
Is St Mark's Church of England Junior School a good school?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School scores 51.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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