St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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27th of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,598 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance and gymnastics, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 437 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are dance and gymnastics sessions scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is described as a "nurturing environment for learning" where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The report highlights a "strong sense of community" with high expectations for both social and academic development, noting that overall academic outcomes are improving.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with expert phonics delivery helping children learn to read swiftly.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring a "highly effective" personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Leaders have established an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, ensuring pupils are made safer.
- Staff interact "skilfully" with children, and the curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious."
- Pupils take on roles of responsibility willingly, building confidence through activities like the pupil parliament and extra-curricular clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to embed strategies to improve the attainment and progress of disadvantaged pupils, who currently face learning gaps.
- Actions to improve pupils’ punctuality and attendance need to continue with rigour, as some miss important teaching.
- Leaders should ensure gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills in writing are identified and closed quickly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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