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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School
- Primary
- Tunbridge Wells TN4 8LN
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan lessons engaging and matched to pupils’ abilities.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards at the end of Year 6 are above average.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough opportunities to apply skills using real-life situations, especially in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress for all groups of pupils was above that for similar groups nationally.
Support for Falling Behind: Funds are carefully allocated for disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved, polite and enjoy coming to school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disabled pupils and those with SEN make good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and pupils trust staff to handle incidents.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school has a calm but purposeful learning environment supporting pupils' development.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school keeps their children safe and support their learning.
Parental Involvement: The governing body is fully involved in the life of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupil premium funds allow participation in extra-curricular activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and are committed to improving outcomes.
Impact on Student Progress: The quality of teaching has improved dramatically, now consistently good.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Rigorous checks and matched support improve teaching practice.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some inconsistencies remain in teaching quality across the school.
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About Us
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 363 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 62% 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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Aspirationally follow Jesus' example, believe in God, and achieve human flourishing.
Personal responsibility, self-respect, and respect for others are essential to our children's development, and the school was formed on these Christian values. These qualities include thankfulness, forgiveness, friendship, fellowship, and trust.
At St. Mark's CEP School, we work to make sure that everyone of our students is thriving, developing solid foundations, making good overall growth, and achieving their full potential.
We consequently uphold our Christian principles of gratitude, forgiving, friendship, communion, and trust.
Trust An vital value is trust.
The children learn that God is reliable through biblical tales.
They may put their worries and anxiety to rest because God is in charge.
Children can learn to trust in a kind, compassionate God as well as in themselves and one another.
Thankfulness We must acknowledge that God has blessed us with a lot of positive things.
5:18 in 1 Thessalonians "Be thankful in all things, for this is God's will for you," the Bible says.
Paul informs the Thessalonian believers that being grateful is what God wants from them.
We want our kids to be grateful to us and other people.
Friendship Friendship is the emotional or psychological connection between two people.
According to the Bible, a friend is a close friend or comrade that one loves and trusts.
Friends can support one another.
The entire purpose of friendship is to prevent being abandoned when difficult times arise.
If any of you have a grudge against anyone, bear with each other and ask forgiveness from one another.
As the Lord has forgiven you, so forgive.
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Personal responsibility, self-respect, and respect for others are essential to our children's development, and the school was formed on these Christian values. These qualities include thankfulness, forgiveness, friendship, fellowship, and trust.
At St. Mark's CEP School, we work to make sure that everyone of our students is thriving, developing solid foundations, making good overall growth, and achieving their full potential.
We consequently uphold our Christian principles of gratitude, forgiving, friendship, communion, and trust.
Trust An vital value is trust.
The children learn that God is reliable through biblical tales.
They may put their worries and anxiety to rest because God is in charge.
Children can learn to trust in a kind, compassionate God as well as in themselves and one another.
Thankfulness We must acknowledge that God has blessed us with a lot of positive things.
5:18 in 1 Thessalonians "Be thankful in all things, for this is God's will for you," the Bible says.
Paul informs the Thessalonian believers that being grateful is what God wants from them.
We want our kids to be grateful to us and other people.
Friendship Friendship is the emotional or psychological connection between two people.
According to the Bible, a friend is a close friend or comrade that one loves and trusts.
Friends can support one another.
The entire purpose of friendship is to prevent being abandoned when difficult times arise.
If any of you have a grudge against anyone, bear with each other and ask forgiveness from one another.
As the Lord has forgiven you, so forgive.
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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-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.3 | 25.8 | 27.2 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 108 |
| 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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 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 | 62% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.01% | 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 | 0 | - |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below 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 | 107 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 98 | 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 | 76% 4 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 13 | 11.56% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 106 2 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 98 | 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 | 80% 15 | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 1 | 10.3% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 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 | 65% | 59.13% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.77% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1