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St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.3 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
378
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 74% recommending the school, although there may be room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of pupils reached this level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, backed by a good reputation among parents.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (95 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child makes good progress
75%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School has high expectations
73%
School supports development
70%
Behaviour is good
65%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.0%
White Other6.7%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.08112, -1.78951 · SP1 3BL
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN141645
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-marks.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2020.
Is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury a good school?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury scores 57.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
Based on 95 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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