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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
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH10 4JA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is prioritised with texts selected to encourage a love of reading. Phonics programme is well-designed and implemented.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has created a coherently designed curriculum, developing pupils’ knowledge over time including in the early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects like PE, assessment information is not always used precisely enough to strengthen pupils’ understanding.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Staff carry out regular checks to support reading and any gaps in knowledge in Mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular checks ensure those at risk of falling behind receive the necessary support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour, resulting in a positive culture and reduced incidents.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school systematically identifies the needs of SEND pupils but some targets are too broad, slowing their learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can talk to friends or adults about concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral support is strong with a focus on resilience, independence, and understanding of how to stay safe.
Parent Feedback: The majority of parents appreciate the care and support the school provides.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel involved and part of the community, with positive feedback noted in the report.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of extra-curricular opportunities that support their development.
Teacher Engagement: Staff expertise is developed through helpful training, especially for those new to the profession.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make regular checks to focus on any gaps in knowledge pupils may have.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Those responsible for governance provide an appropriate balance of challenge and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subjects do not use assessment well enough, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
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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 Dorset County, South West.
It has 414 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 81% 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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The Talbot School website strives to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students. The Talbot sisters' ambitious plan to aid Bournemouth's destitute included the construction of the school in 1862. Children can get full-time care from 7:30am to 5:30pm (subject to sufficient notice and fees). There are also breakfast and after-school clubs available. Under the 'School Clubs' tab, parents may view information about the Breakfast and After School Clubs.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 21.1 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 106 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 105 | 105 |
| 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 | 108 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 97 | 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 | 81% | 55.81% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 8.76% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.4 | 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 3 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 93 | 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 | 64% 8 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 7 | 10% | 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 | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below 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 | 107 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 3 | 83 | 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 | 72% 1 | 50.54% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 9.87% | 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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 82 | 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 | 71% | 48.33% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.92% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | 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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1