St Mark's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Pensnett Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 4DZ |
| Phone | 01384818935 |
| Reference Number | 103836 |
St Mark’s CofE Primary demonstrates solid overall performance, achieving a good rating across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has made significant progress since its previous inspection, where it was graded as requiring improvement. The inclusive approach ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Pupils express enthusiasm for learning and feel safe in the school environment, suggesting a strong sense of community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 334 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.1%
Girls: 50.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 3 | 18 | 26 | 44 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
| 5 | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| 6 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| African | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Apr 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Pupils are enthusiastic about reading and benefit from effective phonics instruction.
- Strong support and inclusivity for pupils with SEND.
- A caring and supportive school environment that fosters community spirit.
- Effective safeguarding practices are in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas have less developed plans and require review.
- Limited opportunities for extra-curricular activities and experiences.
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 | 0% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 17 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Bromley, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 4PJ |
0.52 miles |
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Russells Hall Primary School
Overfield Road, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2NX |
0.76 miles |
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Crestwood Park Primary School
Lapwood Avenue, Crestwood Park Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8RP |
0.87 miles |
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Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Highgate Road, Woodside, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0SN |
1.02 miles |
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Red Hall Primary School
Zoar Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2PA |
1.16 miles |
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Brockmoor Primary School
Belle Isle, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3UZ |
1.21 miles |
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Blanford Mere Primary School
Mimosa Walk, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7EA |
1.23 miles |
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Bromley Hills Primary School
Granville Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8LW |
1.24 miles |
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Dingle Community Primary School
Madeley Road, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8PF |
1.25 miles |
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Milking Bank Primary School
Milking Bank Primary School, Aintree Way, Milking Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2SL |
1.25 miles |
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Roberts Primary School
Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AZ |
1.46 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Queen Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AQ |
1.53 miles |
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Hawbush Primary School
Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 3NH |
1.62 miles |
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Brierley Hill Primary School
Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2TD |
1.64 miles |
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Jesson's Church of England Primary School
School Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2AQ |
1.66 miles |
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Blowers Green Primary School
Blowers Green Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8UZ |
1.7 miles |
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Netherton CofE Primary School
Highbridge Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0HU |
1.77 miles |
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Dawley Brook Primary School
Dubarry Avenue, Valley Fields, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP |
1.8 miles |
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St Mary's RC Primary School
Mill Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2TH |
1.81 miles |
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Straits Primary School
Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE |
1.84 miles |
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Pens Meadow School
Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, DY5 4LN |
0.64 miles |
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Sutton School
Scotts Green Close, Russells Hall Estate, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU |
1.12 miles |
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The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG |
1.13 miles |
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Pegasus Academy
Scotts Green Close, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 2DU |
1.13 miles |
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The Brier School
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1.18 miles |
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Kingswinford Academy
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1.51 miles |
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The Wordsley School
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1.62 miles |
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1.75 miles |
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Bishop Milner Catholic College
Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY |
1.76 miles |
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The Link Academy
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1.89 miles |
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St James Academy
St James's Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3JE |
1.9 miles |
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Priory Park Community School
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1.95 miles |
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Summerhill School
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2.16 miles |
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Dudley College of Technology
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2.2 miles |
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The Wenlock School
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2.35 miles |
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Thorns Collegiate Academy
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2.37 miles |
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Beacon Hill Academy
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2.4 miles |
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The Old Park School
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2.53 miles |
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The Dormston School
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2.82 miles |
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King Edward VI College Stourbridge
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3.03 miles |