St Mark's CofE Academy
Bude, EX23 9PE · Cornwall · primary school
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215th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 3,673 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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 CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Construction and Dance/Musical Theatre clubs, play Archery and Lacross, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 59 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the practical activities offered?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's CofE Academy
Overview
St Mark’s CofE Academy is a small primary school where “strong and respectful relationships are at the heart” of the community. The report describes a happy and safe environment where pupils are “motivated to do their best” and benefit from a “well designed, ambitious and interesting” curriculum. While the school has made significant improvements in attendance and reading, there are inconsistencies in how some subjects are taught.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “high level of care for one another” and feel “happy and safe” within the school community.
- The curriculum is “well designed, ambitious and interesting,” with a “sharp focus on reading” that helps pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Staff “quickly and accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring they achieve well.
- The school places “great importance on pupils’ regular attendance,” resulting in “sustained improvements” through swift support for families.
- There is “no low-level disruption in lessons,” allowing pupils to “learn without interruption.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not taught in a way that supports pupils to “develop their subject knowledge coherently,” meaning some do not reach intended goals.
- Assessment data is not “routinely used to adapt the delivery of the curriculum with precision,” leading to gaps in learning that are not always rectified swiftly.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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