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St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
Athlone Avenue, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 5EE, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.9 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
366
Capacity
362
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality. Although the percentage of pupils reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 43%, which is commendable as it places the school in the top 90% nationally, the higher standard achievement of just 2% indicates room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, the school serves a sizable community of 366 pupils, reflecting a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2016Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Other54.1%
White British21.3%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
Black African6.0%
Mixed Other3.6%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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53.60262, -2.29518 · BL9 5EE
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN133929
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stjohnwithstmark.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John with St Mark CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2016.
Is St John with St Mark CofE Primary School a good school?
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School scores 13.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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