St Mark's RC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queensway Clifton Swinton Manchester M27 8QE |
| Phone | 01617943876 |
| Reference Number | 105956 |
St Mark’s RC Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all areas assessed during this inspection. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning. With a strong emphasis on ambition, the school has designed a broad curriculum that helps students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across a variety of subjects. The school's commitment to personal development, including individual leadership roles for pupils, further enhances their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 233 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.5%
Girls: 51.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 4 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 5 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.9% |
| White, Other | 17.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.6% |
| African | 6% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.7% |
| Irish | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a supportive and nurturing school environment.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a positive atmosphere.
- The curriculum is ambitious and meets the needs of pupils well.
- Teachers are well trained to deliver effective curriculum content.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well and are included in all aspects of school life.
- A love of reading is fostered from an early age with an effective phonics programme.
- The school promotes personal development and understanding of key issues.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, opportunities for linking new learning with prior knowledge are limited, affecting some pupils' recall.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 107 | ||
| 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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | 0 | ||
| Maths | 0.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Clifton Primary School
Wroe Street, Clifton, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6PF |
0.38 miles |
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Mossfield Primary School
Mossfield Road, Swinton, Mossfield Primary School, Manchester, M27 6EH |
0.46 miles |
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St Mary's RC Primary School
Milner Street, Swinton, Manchester, M27 4AS |
0.68 miles |
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St Augustine's CofE Primary School
380 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8UX |
0.73 miles |
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Wardley CofE Primary School
Moss Bank Road, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9XB |
0.75 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Vicarage Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0WA |
0.81 miles |
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The Deans Primary School
Stanwell Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5TD |
0.9 miles |
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Springwood Primary School
Barton Road, Swinton, Salford, Greater Manchester, M27 5LP |
1.08 miles |
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Grosvenor Road Primary School
Parkgate Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5LN |
1.08 miles |
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St Charles' RC Primary School
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1.12 miles |
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Moorside Primary School
Holdsworth Street, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 0LN |
1.26 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Daisy Bank Avenue, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5FU |
1.41 miles |
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St Luke's RC Primary School
Swinton Park Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7WR |
1.56 miles |
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Spindle Point Primary School
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1.66 miles |
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Butterstile Primary School
School Grove, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RJ |
1.75 miles |
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Light Oaks Junior School
Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8LU |
1.78 miles |
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Light Oaks Infant School
Lancaster Road, Lancaster Rd, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8LU |
1.78 miles |
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Summerville Primary School
Summerville Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 7HB |
1.81 miles |
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Broadoak Primary School
Fairmount Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0EP |
1.82 miles |
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St Saviour CofE Primary School, Ringley
Fold Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1EU |
1.88 miles |
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Co-op Academy Swinton
Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6JU |
0.54 miles |
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Barton Moss Education Centre
Care of: Salford City Council, Swinton, M27 5AW |
0.83 miles |
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Moorside High School
57 Deans Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0AP |
1.14 miles |
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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School
37 Ash Drive, Wardley, Swinton, Manchester, M27 9QP |
1.17 miles |
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Oakwood Academy
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY |
1.83 miles |
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Cloughside College
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1.91 miles |
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Chatsworth High School and Community College
Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester, M30 9DY |
1.92 miles |
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Ellesmere Park High School
Wentworth Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9BP |
1.96 miles |
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Salford City College
Dronfield Road, Salford, M6 7FR |
2.09 miles |
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All Hallows RC High School
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2.14 miles |
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Philips High School
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2.14 miles |
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Buile Hill Academy
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2.16 miles |
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2.18 miles |
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Bridgewater School
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2.2 miles |
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The Heys School
Heys Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JZ |
2.33 miles |
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Co-op Academy Walkden
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2.35 miles |
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Ahavas Torah Boys Academy
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2.42 miles |
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Me'or High School
47 Singleton Road, Salford, M7 4NA |
2.45 miles |
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Edstart
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2.49 miles |
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St Monica's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
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2.6 miles |