St Mark's CofE School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bay Tree Road Bath Somerset BA1 6ND |
| Phone | 01225312661 |
| Reference Number | 147801 |
St Mark’s Church of England School has received a positive first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to its pupils, with leadership and teaching working hard to create an inclusive environment where all students feel valued. Pupils express pride in their school community and appreciate the efforts made to support their learning and personal development. The school showcases significant improvements since its establishment, particularly in core academic subjects, benefiting from the support of its trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 253 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.73%
Girls: 44.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 29 | 23 | 52 |
| 8 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 9 | 23 | 18 | 41 |
| 10 | 30 | 14 | 44 |
| 11 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.5% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2020 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as St Mark's CofE School | |
| 22 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders and teachers.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
- Inclusive culture supporting pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive pupil behaviour and low incidence of bullying.
- Well-planned personal, social, health and economic education curriculum.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils remain less motivated and do not learn as quickly as their peers.
- Lessons outside of teachers' subject specialisms lack clarity in content delivery.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities within the school.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 17 |
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