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St. Mark's CofE Primary School
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St. Mark's CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Ansty and Staplefield RH17 6EN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have also placed a high priority on improving the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy a broad and interesting curriculum that engages their interest and sparks their curiosity.
Areas Needing Improvement: The curriculum is further strengthened to deepen pupils’ learning across a wide range of subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress across the school was stronger last year as a result of more effective teaching and better use of assessment information. Outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics are improving.
Support for Falling Behind: The school’s assessment system enables teachers, leaders and governors to have a clear understanding of pupils’ progress and to intervene quickly if a pupil starts to fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know each other by name and older ones look after younger pupils. This reinforces a culture of kindness, care and friendliness to everyone.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and the few disadvantaged pupils achieve well and make good progress from their various starting points. Staff understand pupils’ individual needs and barriers to learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel completely safe in school. They have a good understanding of bullying in all its forms and say that it is very rare in school. Pupils trust adults to deal with issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand that keeping pupils safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thorough training and regular reminders ensure vigilance.
Parent Feedback: One parent said, ‘Ms Kelsey has brought dynamic energy to the school and with it positive changes.’
Parental Involvement: Your inclusive, welcoming approach combined with a determination for all pupils to achieve well have brought about improvements.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide and varied curriculum which includes lessons outdoors in the forest area and visits to interesting places such as Lewes Castle, Brighton Museum and Kew Gardens.
Outdoor Facilities: The school is nearing the completion of a building programme to further enhance the outdoor provision in the early years.
Teacher Engagement: New staff have established positive relationships with pupils, forming a strong foundation for happy, calm, purposeful classrooms.
Impact on Student Progress: Even in the short time that they have been in the school, new staff have established positive relationships with pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good and improving although several staff are new to the school.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Several staff are new to the school. Just occasionally the most able pupils are not moved on quickly when it is clear that they have understood something.
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About Us
St. Mark's CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 104 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 77% 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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We hope it will give you a sense of everything that goes into making St. Mark's. Although we have done our best to show you every element of school life, there is still no replacement for actually visiting us. Please get in touch with Mrs. Richardson, the school secretary, if you'd like to schedule a visit so you can see St. Mark's in action. She'll be happy to show you around. Boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 11 are served at St Mark's CE Staplefield, which opened its doors in 1849. There are now four mixed-age classrooms with a total of 91 students enrolled. The picturesque rural location of the school is hidden behind the local church. Children come from Crawley, Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Balcombe, Handcross, and other distant places in addition to Staplefield to attend our school. We want to create a Christian environment at St. Mark's CE Primary School where everyone feels appreciated, respected, and safe. We strive to make learning engaging, enjoyable, and active through our comprehensive, challenging, and inclusive curriculum. Children respond very well to the caring character and environment of the school, and they gain from receiving a modern education in the conventional setting of a village school. We value strengthening our ties to our families and the community, and we hope you'll be able to join us in this endeavour.
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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 | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 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 | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 77% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.18% | 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 | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 101 3 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 96 | 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 | 57% 5 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | 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 | 104 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 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 | 62% 7 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.51% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.8 | 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 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 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 | 55% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.61% | 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 | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | 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 - 2nd Sep 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