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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Wood Terrace, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4LR, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.1 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
458
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school demonstrates a solid level of community support, although it currently holds an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." The school performs above the national average in expected outcomes for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, but the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%. Limited published data suggests areas for growth, particularly in enhancing overall academic performance.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (16 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School responds to concerns
63%
School has high expectations
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.3%
Asian Other9.2%
Black African7.6%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
White Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.7%
White British1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.01858, -2.18269 · ST1 4LR
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN146465
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarksprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mark's CofE Primary School scores 5.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Primary School?
Based on 16 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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