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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Halewood L26 0XR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Every pupil can read and write well and has a wide vocabulary.
Success of the Curriculum: Improved learning in history and geography; ongoing improvements in music, art, and computing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Stronger link needed between early years learning and Year 1 curriculum in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Work in pupils' books shows fluency in areas such as number bonds.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers always help pupils if they are struggling with their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and enjoy playing together at breaks and lunchtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: All the pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, have a good education.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils trust the staff to sort out any problems; little or no bullying reported.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders and governors work hard to make sure that every child is safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers feel welcome in school and are informed on how to support their children's learning.
Parental Involvement: Staff make sure that parents know how they can support their children’s learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Many trips and visits planned to make subjects more interesting; participation in many sporting activities and craftwork.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers know their subjects well and are enthusiastic, making learning lively and interesting.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are developing a new way of checking on pupils’ work to build strong knowledge and understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: New assessment system helps teachers know how well pupils are learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The new assessment system is still in the early stages and needs to be fully embedded.
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About Us
St Mark's Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 228 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate you visiting us online and sharing with us what is going on in our school. Our mission statement is "In a loving Christian community, together we love, learn, laugh and succeed." Although it is only one sentence, it effectively summarises what our school is all about. Our goal is to give our kids a safe and secure atmosphere that will enable them to mature into capable learners and confident adults. St. Mark's Catholic Primary School's students, teachers, and governors hope you enjoy looking around our website and getting to know us. Make an appointment to visit St. Mark's if you are considering enrolling your child there; you are more than welcome to do so. We are eager to meet you. Please get in touch with the school office if you need print copies of any of the rules or information on our website.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 25.8 | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | 56.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 102 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 9 | 61.35% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% 10 | 59.6% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 4 | 5.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 54.54% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.37% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1