St Mark's CofE Primary School
London, N19 4JF · Islington · primary school
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15th of 38 primary schools in Islington we can score, 39 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 — 9.5/10 against 353 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 252. 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 in Year 6? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that St Mark’s CofE Primary School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a supportive environment where pupils “develop and flourish” and achieve highly by the end of Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as “confident and resilient learners” who show “impeccable” behaviour and respect for others.
- Leaders ensure “ambitious programmes for learning” are dynamic, with teachers using high-quality resources to help pupils “remember more” and develop rich vocabulary.
- Early years staff get to know children “exceptionally well,” adjusting the curriculum to sustain engagement and build foundational skills in reading and mathematics.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with highly skilled staff adapting the curriculum so these pupils are “highly motivated and achieve extremely well.”
- The governing body offers “effective challenge and support,” contributing to a cooperative community where “staff morale is high.”
Areas to improve
- The school continues to work on supporting families to bring children to school “even more regularly,” aiming to further improve attendance rates despite recent progress.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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