St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brighton, BN2 5EA · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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42nd of 42 primary schools in Brighton and Hove we can score, 47 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 — 0.8/10 against 598 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.26 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Table Tennis, Cooking, Science, Skateboarding and Football clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Mark’s CofE Primary School is described as a “joyful, inclusive and nurturing community” where pupils feel “safe, valued, special and unique.” The report highlights a “deeply compassionate ethos” that ensures equal opportunities for all, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Since the previous inspection, the quality of education and early years provision have “improved significantly,” with staff morale described as “buoyant.”
Strengths
- Personal development is a “significant strength,” with excellent pastoral care and innovative projects like ‘Roots’ celebrating cultural identities.
- Phonics teaching is “consistently effective,” resulting in pupils becoming “fluent, confident and motivated readers.”
- The curriculum in subjects such as history and art allows pupils to “make impressive comparisons” and use subject-specific language securely.
- Leaders and governors are “dedicated, compassionate and effective,” ensuring pupils are “at the heart of every decision.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children “thriving together” in a caring environment rich with learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The writing curriculum does not sufficiently prepare pupils to write accurately and at length, leading to difficulties with grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Some pupils do not attend school frequently enough, causing them to miss out on valuable learning opportunities.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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