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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality. While 44% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, the school performs well compared to the national average, ranking in the top 89%. However, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at just 4%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2023Quality 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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Black African6.6%
White Other6.2%
Other3.3%
Black Other2.9%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Location
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53.53962, -2.65615 · WN5 9DS
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN144340
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2023.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mark's CofE Primary School scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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