St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B42 1NU · Birmingham · primary school
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202nd of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 1,729 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mark's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Tae Kwondo, multi-sports, football, dance, cricket, and basketball clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “vibrant and caring school community” where pupils view the environment as a “happy and safe place.” The inspection awarded ‘Good’ across all key judgement areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, kind and diligent,” following clear routines that create “calm, orderly and purposeful” classrooms.
- The school has developed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with a strong focus on reading, ensuring children develop phonics knowledge quickly.
- Personal development is prioritised, helping pupils build a “moral compass based on mutual respect, kindness and compassion.”
- Staff well-being is valued, with employees describing the school as “like a family” and remaining “unequivocally positive.”
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and those speaking English as an additional language.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment more effectively to identify misconceptions and reshape tasks, ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, learn well.
- The school and trust need to monitor and evaluate the impact of improvement actions more rigorously to ensure precision and rapid progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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