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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.7 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
173
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves 173 pupils and demonstrates solid performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected standards. However, only 8% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be favorable, making it a viable option for families in Croydon.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2017Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African42.8%
Black Caribbean16.8%
Mixed Other9.2%
White Other8.1%
White British5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Black Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Location
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51.39887, -0.07162 · SE25 4JD
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN141119
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2017.
Is St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy scores 37.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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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