St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Uckfield, TN22 4HY · East Sussex · primary school
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11th of 130 primary schools in East Sussex we can score, 144 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,330 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 19.0% 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jigsaw, Art, Mix-It-Up, Cookery, and Drama Clubs, or learn Karate. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the Karate club?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in this nurturing small school, where they are “well known and well cared for,” contributing to them feeling “safe and happy.” The curriculum has been successfully strengthened to help fulfil the ambition of giving each pupil ‘wings to fly’, with pupils typically achieving well and being suitably prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The revised curriculum is “suitably broad, ambitious and logically ordered,” helping build pupils’ knowledge over time in core subjects.
- Teachers have “strong subject knowledge,” delivering the curriculum clearly and enabling pupils to make connections between different subjects.
- Staff quickly identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting delivery effectively so they “learn alongside their peers and achieve well.”
- Children become “fluent and confident readers by the end of Year 2,” supported by carefully chosen books and swift intervention for those needing additional help.
- Pupils develop a “strong sense of responsibility and community,” taking on roles such as sports crew or school councillors diligently.
Areas to improve
- The school does not always check what pupils have learned across the wider curriculum, meaning “gaps in pupils’ knowledge and misconceptions can go unchecked.”
- Subject leaders should evaluate the impact of the revised curriculum to ensure pupils “know more and remember more over time” in non-core subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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