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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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- Swanage BH19 2PH
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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: Phonics is taught effectively in Reception and Years 1 and 2, helping pupils get off to a good start with their reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching is now consistently good, engaging pupils鈥� interest and challenging them across the curriculum.
Foundational Skills: Pupils excel in reading, maths, phonics through planned curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Lessons engaging; pupils use prior knowledge effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need for greater depth in writing; more challenge required for the most able pupils in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some curriculum activities not aligned with objectives; requires oversight improvement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics for current pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; the school is calm and orderly with effective systems for managing behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils show strong performance in reading, writing, mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems in place to address gaps and support attendance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour, respectful interactions, supportive environment.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help given quickly to those who may fall behind; however, tracking for SEN pupils needs improvement.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification and support; staff adapt learning confidently.
Support for SEND Pupils: Successfully supports pupils with SEN and/or disabilities, though tracking progress needs detail improvements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively; robust systems are in place for child protection.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Very nurturing environment ensuring safety and addressing basic necessities.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe; strong pastoral support ensures readiness to learn.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Clear focus on support; understanding of risks including online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents confident about children鈥檚 safety; some concerns about bullying, but generally positive feedback on support and teaching.
Parental Involvement: Good communication between home and school; parents comment positively on the support and teaching received.
Extracurricular Activities: Many sports clubs, gardening club, and maths club available after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Large, well-resourced space for play, ensuring enjoyable playtime.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including sports, Eco Club; encourages participation.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are committed and proud of their work; high expectations from staff and pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to strong progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders monitor teaching closely, resulting in eradication of previously weak teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Insufficient challenge in writing for most able pupils noted as an area needing improvement.
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About Us
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 141 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 28% 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 |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | - |
| 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 | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 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 | 28% | 49.73% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.08% | 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 | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | 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 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 7 | 94 | 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 | 96% 41 | 58.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 10.32% | 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 | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | 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 6 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 94 | 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 | 55% 32 | 56.1% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.71% | 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 | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | 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 | 98 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 90 | 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 | 23% | 51.38% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.79% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -6.9 | 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1