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Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.2 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
610
Capacity
654
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With 610 pupils, this primary school is performing in the top 67% of schools nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2. However, it has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating there are areas that need development. Parent satisfaction may vary, and with a LocaleIQ score of 7.2/100, it ranks better than only 7% of schools, suggesting potential concerns regarding the overall school environment.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 British91.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.74574, -1.70439 · BH23 5AZ
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN134987
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School a good school?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School scores 7.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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