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St Mark's CofE Academy
Shop, Morwenstow, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9PE, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
69
Capacity
84
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance shows that only 25% of pupils reach expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. While the school is better than 10% of others in its LocaleIQ score, the lack of higher standard achievers indicates room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2025Quality 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%. | 25% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Location
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50.90771, -4.51788 · EX23 9PE
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN149497
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarks-lap.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mark's CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Mark's CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2025.
Is St Mark's CofE Academy a good school?
St Mark's CofE Academy scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Academy?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mark's CofE Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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