St Mark's RC Primary School
Manchester, M27 8QE · Salford · primary school
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37th of 69 primary schools in Salford we can score, 76 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,104 of 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 RC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from Year 6?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's RC Primary School
Overview
St Mark’s RC Primary School is described as a “happy and caring school” where pupils enjoy positive relationships with “kind and nurturing staff.” The report states that pupils behave well, are polite, and work hard in “calm and purposeful” classrooms. Overall, the school is judged to be providing a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development outcomes.
Strengths
- The school has designed an “ambitious curriculum” with clearly pinpointed content and sequencing from the early years to Year 6.
- Teachers in most subjects are “well trained” and effectively check understanding before introducing new learning, helping pupils to “know more and remember more.”
- There is an “effective phonics curriculum” that ensures pupils read books matched to their knowledge, resulting in confident readers who read with “expression and fluency.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and achieve well through “suitable adaptations” to the curriculum.
- Governors perform their roles well, and staff are “well supported” with measures such as additional preparation time to support well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” teachers do not support pupils to recap and recall previous learning as effectively as in others, making it difficult for some to build securely on existing knowledge.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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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