St Mark's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Harleyford Road Kennington London SE11 5SL |
| Phone | 02077351467 |
| Reference Number | 100619 |
St Mark's Church of England Primary School has been assessed as good overall, with noteworthy performance in personal development, which is rated outstanding. The school is characterized by its strong community atmosphere, where pupils feel cared for and valued. There are effective systems in place to support learning and inclusion, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school has made progress since its previous inspection, with a focus on improving educational planning and teaching methods, particularly in reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.28%
Girls: 50.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 72.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 4 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 6 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 37.2% |
| White, Other | 30.4% |
| Caribbean | 10.1% |
| Unclassified | 8.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White, British | 3.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 10 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning.
- Teachers provide effective support, helping pupils to catch up in reading.
- Strong emphasis on personal development, including responsibility for the community.
- Good planning and instruction in early years and subjects like mathematics.
Areas for Improvement
- Planning and guidance in science and modern foreign languages need improvement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -1.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 9 |
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