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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
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- Harlow CM18 6AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are clear about what they are learning and why. They value feedback given in lessons and routinely use this to help them improve their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know how to behave well and are consistently respectful and polite.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained and have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan activities that help pupils build knowledge on prior learning and quickly correct misunderstandings.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff value the actions leaders have taken to reduce staff workload, enabling focus on teaching.
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a range of careers events and opportunities available.
Communication: Leaders follow up safeguarding incidents in a timely manner and secure appropriate help for vulnerable pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: High numbers of pupils remain in education or enter employment after Year 11 and Year 13.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying rarely occurs, and leaders resolve it quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have reviewed and put in place a well-designed curriculum, reflecting high ambitions for pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know that leaders will resolve bullying quickly and feel confident to share concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of understanding and empathy, with everyone being treated equally.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities linked to the school鈥檚 mission of ensuring opportunities for all.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils with SEND regularly participate and win county boccia competitions.
Career Counselling Services: There is a range of careers events and opportunities available including work experience and encounters with employers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt activities and resources expertly to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
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St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1067 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the centre of Harlow, Essex, St Mark's is a thriving, well-run, and loving Catholic school with about 1,000 boys and girls in grades eleven through eighteen. We are dedicated to the highest level of achievement for students of all levels, and we understand that a child's potential has no bounds. All of our students are encouraged to do their best work by "belonging, engaging, and succeeding together." Every student is treated as an individual, and we value each person's special talents. Our curriculum has been created to provide options and to cultivate everyone's skills and capabilities. By our inspection in July 2013, Ofsted gave our school the rating "good with outstanding features," and this was confirmed at our inspection in October 2017. St. Mark's takes great satisfaction in its exam results, both at the GCSE and A level, as well as the numerous honours, successes, and accomplishments of our students in a wide range of academic areas.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.50 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 13 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 8 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 14 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 17 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 10 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 8 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 4 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% 15 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.44 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.23 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.22 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.23 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.1% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 16.69 7 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 18.96 9 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.90 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.03 1 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.9% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.67 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.2 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
