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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE, Southampton
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
969
Capacity
1,320
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, though the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 63%, which is below the national average. Additionally, only 12% of students reached a higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. Overall, parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, despite some academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 18 October 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%. | 63% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.9%
White Other20.7%
Black African11.6%
Asian Other8.3%
Asian Indian8.0%
Other6.6%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.91573, -1.42326 · SO15 5TE
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116342
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stmarksschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2022.
Is St Mark's Church of England School a good school?
St Mark's Church of England School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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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