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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Tripton Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6AA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.1 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,082
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.3, placing it in the top 47% nationally. A notable strength is the high EBacc entry rate of 73%, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, while 81% of students progress to university, only 6% gain admission to top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in supporting students aiming for higher education.
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.3 | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 97 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.5%
Black African20.7%
White Other14.0%
Asian Indian5.7%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.76447, 0.10352 · CM18 6AA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137058
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marks.essex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's West Essex Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is St Mark's West Essex Catholic School a good school?
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School scores 46.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Mark's West Essex Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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