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St Mark's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN2 5EA
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Based on the inspection date: 11 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Not all staff deliver the phonics programme with expertise, impacting pupils’ reading skills
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders are redesigning the curriculum to ensure skills needed for future learning
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge is not clearly identified and ordered, making it hard for pupils to link ideas and remember learning
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support plans are designed for pupils struggling to learn, including those with special needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, supported by school’s ‘SHINE’ behaviours and consistent staff expectations
Performance in Maths & Reading: Too many pupils are not reading as well as they should for their age
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify and support pupils with SEND through tailored plans and training
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare, and any incidents are quickly resolved
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils know how to stay safe online and trust staff with their concerns
Parent Feedback: Parents have provided written comments and survey responses; feedback considered in inspections
Parental Involvement: Leaders invite parental feedback and engage with parents during inspections
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can participate in diverse activities like learning Russian or philosophy, and sports
Teacher Engagement: All staff are trained to deliver the phonics programme, though expertise varies
Impact on Student Progress: Gaps in pupils' knowledge due to ineffective assessment and curriculum delivery
Teaching Staff Challenges: Significant changes in staff and leadership; staff expertise in phonics delivery needs improvement
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment processes need improvement to effectively track and support pupil learning
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About Us
St Mark's CofE Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 157 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At St. Mark's, we are extremely proud of the devotion and dedication of our team in making sure that every child in our care receives an excellent education. We support the principle of lifelong learning and the notion that both kids and adults learn something new every day. Everyone should find learning worthwhile and enjoyable; it should be enjoyable. In keeping with our unique Christian tradition, we do all of our teaching in a setting of mutual respect and trust. Recognizing the individuality of every child, our qualified staff works to give each one a comprehensive educational experience that enables them to attain their greatest potential. Everything we do is centred around our kids. Through our stimulating curriculum, we work to foster their innate curiosity, inventiveness, and excitement for learning—qualities we promise to preserve all the way up to Year 6. We give our kids the tools they need for lifelong learning that extends beyond the classroom through our HERO Learning Powers—Hope, Energy, Resilience, and Optimism. All of our kids should have self-confidence and be capable of overcoming obstacles. We just had a community-wide consultation to determine our new logo and motto, "Let Your Light Shine!" We encourage visitors to stop by our school to observe us in action! To make arrangements, kindly call the school office.
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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 |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 110 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 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 | 39% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.47% | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 102 5 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 97 | 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 | 50% 31 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.86% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | 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 | 97 4 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 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 | 19% 9 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.6% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | 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 | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 28% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.6% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1