St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8LN · Kent · primary school
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222nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.01 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. This indicates performance above the national average. However, 5.0% reached the higher standard, which is below the national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access gymnastics, cheerleading, guitar, karate, and French clubs, alongside cross country, athletics, and swimming. Arts provision includes an in-school panto, drama and drumming workshops. Trips visit Hargate Forest, Wakehurst Place, Tonbridge Castle, and Maidstone Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage transitions for children moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Mark’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders and staff hold high aspirations for pupils. The school fosters a positive environment underpinned by Christian values, ensuring pupils are safe, happy, and polite.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "safe and happy," with bullying being "very rare" and effectively managed.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well ordered," ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
- Staff possess strong subject expertise, particularly in reading, where teachers follow the phonics scheme "closely and with accuracy."
- The curriculum is enriched by "exciting trips and visiting speakers," such as virtual reality rainforest explorations.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders actively working to reduce workload and invest in professional development.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, learning activities do not challenge pupils sufficiently, leading to disengagement; leaders must enhance staff training to ensure activities help pupils "know and understand more."
- Some phonics support occurs outside the classroom, causing pupils to miss new learning; leaders should ensure support happens within lessons.
- Uptake of some clubs is low, and leaders do not currently encourage those who might benefit most to attend.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to identify risks and leaders undertaking appropriate checks to ensure adults are safe to work in the school.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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.
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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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