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St Mark's CofE Primary School
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Primary
- Salford M28 2WF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught effectively; younger pupils read and pronounce sounds confidently.
Success of the Curriculum: Proportion of pupils reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics is much higher than the national average.
Foundational Skills: Reading and maths are prioritized with structured learning from Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-organized, ambitious, and successfully taught across most subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for children to develop mark-making and writing are limited.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack clarity in essential knowledge, affecting recall and emphasis.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 2, proportion of pupils reaching higher standards in reading and mathematics is much higher than the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide additional support for pupils with SEND, which is precisely matched to their needs and challenges them to achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and clearly enjoy coming to school; reflected in above-average attendance.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve remarkably well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: School provides targeted help ensuring pupils read with fluency and accuracy.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, guided by school values promoting trust and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Coordinator for special educational needs ensures additional support is precisely matched to pupils' needs and progress is carefully checked.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional needs are identified quickly; curriculum adapted effectively for SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils report bullying as very rare; staff teach pupils how to recognize and address it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safety is a priority; staff receive training to identify possible danger or potential abuse.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements ensure a safe learning environment.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents would recommend this school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders work hard to develop communication and joint working with parents, helping children settle quickly into routines.
Parent Feedback: Open communication channels through Ofsted Parent View to gather parent opinions.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in careers days, enhancing community ties.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of sporting opportunities, including netball, football, and tag rugby.
Extracurricular Activities: A variety of clubs and opportunities are available across diverse interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are keen to engage pupils in activities that capture their imaginations.
Impact on Student Progress: New whole-school approach to teaching writing has had a positive impact on the quality of writing across the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality resources support lesson delivery reducing workload.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers are adept at timing new learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, activities in subjects beyond English and mathematics do not provide the right levels of challenge for the range of pupils’ abilities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: No whole-school approach for subject leaders to monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
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About Us
St Mark's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 430 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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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 | 20.1 | 25.8 | 23.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 108 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 81% | 52.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 5.9% | 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 | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | 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 | 107 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 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 | 73% 10 | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% 6 | 8.27% | 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 | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | 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 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 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 | 83% 7 | 65.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 2 | 8.89% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | 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 | 108 | 101 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 90% | 61.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 8.31% | 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 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1