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St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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- Southampton SO15 5TE
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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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Academic Progress: Leaders focus on providing a high quality of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, enjoy school, and behave respectfully.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Needs of pupils with SEND identified promptly and supported with appropriate adaptations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers use strong subject knowledge to engage students.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers facilitate links in knowledge; however, some need to ensure clarity in important knowledge for students.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some staff lack phonics teaching expertise; training is being provided.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively about progress and events via platforms like Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils welcome the school's inclusive and supportive community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying well, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have designed an engaging curriculum and provide ongoing staff training.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils trust staff to handle concerns.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are happy, enjoy school, and take on leadership roles.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Teachers educate pupils on online and outside-school safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils engage in clubs like cricket, Bollywood dancing, and art.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements through various clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in trips to local sporting facilities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum runs seamlessly from early years to Year 7, preparing students well for transitions.
Support for SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND identified accurately; full curriculum access ensured.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum design includes subjects like early reading, mathematics, art, and physical education.
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About Us
St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 779 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 5.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - |
| 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 | 106 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 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 | 65% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 5.29% | 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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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 | 103 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 95 | 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% 5 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 8 | 8.98% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 95 | 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 | 56% 6 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 6.98% | 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 | 3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 | 94 | 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 | 50% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.91% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.8 | 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1