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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
- Primary
- Croydon SE25 4JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are taught effectively with good progress noted.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is enriching and well-planned, providing opportunities for development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Monitoring in subjects beyond English and mathematics needs to be more rigorous.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective planning between teachers and assistants ensures high-quality support for pupils finding learning challenging.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, guided by Christian values, and are kind to one another.
Support for SEND Pupils: The newly appointed SENCo provides strong leadership, ensuring good and sometimes rapid progress for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has well-developed safeguarding procedures that are rigorously followed.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Support for vulnerable pupils and families is effective and well-coordinated.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very positive about the school's work, appreciating the safe and happy environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to drop in and are regularly invited to celebrate their child鈥檚 progress.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of activities, including sports and artistic projects like creating sculptures.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have positive relationships with students and use effective questioning for deeper understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused improvements in teaching have led to good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teacher performance is monitored rigorously, particularly in core subjects.
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About Us
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.
It has 152 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 42% 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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Our local community is served by our small, compassionate, family-oriented Church of England Academy. Our goal for our children is to motivate them via a values-based ethos that inspires a lifelong love of learning, a drive to succeed, and a desire to become future compassionate, resilient, and responsible individuals. Christian values are important to the life of our school, a Church of England academy where we worship together, serve together, and develop together. We establish connections based on integrity, admiration, and trust. Our learning environment fosters a culture of high standards for everyone while being joyful, serene, and purposeful. Through an engaging and innovative curriculum that builds children's knowledge, abilities, and experience across a wide range of subject areas, we educate and nurture the whole child while encouraging everyone to succeed.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.8 | 15.3 | 22 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 101 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 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 | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 42% | 59.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 8.88% | 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 | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well 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 | 101 3 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 5 | 92 | 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 | 41% 30 | 60.62% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 5 | 11.11% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 90 | 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 | 71% 31 | 60.58% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 10.45% | 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 | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | 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 | 87 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 86 | 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 | 40% | 55.6% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.4% | 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 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
