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St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
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St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles
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- Aylesford ME20 7HS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Very effective phonics teaching starts straight away in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum helps to prepare pupils well for their future learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: More work needs to be done to identify and sequence the key knowledge in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong leadership in mathematics ensures consistent teaching; phonics teaching needs improvement in book matching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is of a very high standard, and they are considerate and polite.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders need to ensure weak readers regularly practice with correctly matched books.
Support for SEND Pupils: Skilled leadership ensures that SEND pupils learn well and their needs are carefully identified.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School has a culture of vigilance, staff are alert to signs of issues, and systems are in place to record and share concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Trustees regularly review safeguarding practices, and appropriate and timely responses are ensured.
Parental Involvement: Strong relationships exist between parents and staff, with warm face-to-face communication.
Parent Feedback: Leaders need to simplify communication systems as some parents find different systems frustrating.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a rich selection of after-school clubs and themed weeks.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils relish the chance to deepen their learning outdoors in the school鈥檚 extensive grounds.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan together, discuss what to teach, and sequence content well in most subjects.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers deliver strong subject knowledge and ensure pupils understand their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Collaborative planning among teachers leads to confident recall and building upon knowledge.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders need to organize support for weaker readers better to enhance fluency progress.
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About Us
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Kent, South East.
It has 126 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 50% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 24.3 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 103 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | 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 | 100 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 50% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.01% | 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 | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well 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 | 107 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 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 | 76% | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 11.56% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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.
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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 Church of England Primary School, Eccles
Local authority ratio 18 : 1