Located in Stoke-on-Trent, St Mark's CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Mark's CofE Primary School currently has around 458 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.8% boys and 45.2% girls. Around 55.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (60.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wood Terrace, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LR |
| Website: | https://www.stmarksprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01782234411 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Deborah Sadler |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146465 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 458 |
| Number of Boys: | 251 |
| Number of Girls: | 207 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 60.30% | 276 |
| Other Asian | 9.20% | 42 |
| African | 7.60% | 35 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.90% | 18 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 17 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 8 |
| White British | 1.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE (A) Primary School Wood Terrace , Shelton ST1 4LR | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldon Primary School Cauldon Road , Shelton ST4 2DZ | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etruscan Primary School Dundee Road , ST1 4BS | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Pace School Wellesley Street , Shelton ST1 4NF | - not rated | 225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowhill School 50-58 Snowhill , SHELTON ST1 4LY | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emerge School Elgin Chambers, 22-24 Cemetery Road , Shelton ST4 2DL | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College 77 Shelton New Road , ST4 7AA | - not rated | 505 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Registry 2 Cemetery Road , ST4 2DL | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.