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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PH, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
120
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas, particularly achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the KS2 level, placing it in the top 90% nationally. However, the percentages for higher standards are relatively low, with only 11% of students reaching this benchmark. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although parents may want to consider the school's performance in challenging their most able pupils.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Older 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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other5.8%
Asian Indian5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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50.61095, -1.98426 · BH19 2PH
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN142165
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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