St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath, RH17 6EN · West Sussex · primary school
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97th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 the 3,670 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in a residential trip to Windmill Hill PGL.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 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 to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific steps are being taken to improve outcomes in the areas highlighted by the 2024 inspection? How does the residential trip to Windmill Hill PGL fit into the broader curriculum for Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Overview
St. Mark’s C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive and feel safe within a nurturing environment. The report highlights a well-designed curriculum, high expectations for academic work, and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "warm relationships with nurturing staff" and behave well, with older pupils supporting younger ones.
- The curriculum is "well designed," with key knowledge and vocabulary clearly set out, enabling pupils to build on previous learning.
- Reading is a "top priority," with staff well trained in phonics and books carefully matched to pupils’ abilities.
- Outdoor learning takes a "high priority," with pupils enjoying activities in the school’s woodlands that "ignite their imagination and creativity."
- Staff have a "good understanding of pupils’ needs," ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and adaptions.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers’ subject knowledge is still developing, meaning pupils "do not achieve as highly as they could."
- The school should provide further subject-specific training to ensure pupils develop a "depth of understanding" and make even better progress.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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