St Mark's RC Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Address | Queensway, Swinton, M27 8QE |
| School Website | www.st-marks-clifton.salford.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1617943876 |
| URN | 105956 |
School Census
| Total | 232 |
| Girls/Boys | 133/99 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.3%/42.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 24.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 62 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2024 | Good |
| 05/11/2019 | Good |
| 22/11/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107.0 |
| Maths | 109.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 2.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 35 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.52% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 92 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.61% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 67% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 57.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Wroe Street, Swinton, M27 6PF
Mossfield Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Mossfield Road, Mossfield Primary School, M27 6EH
Co-op Academy Swinton
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Address: Sefton Road, Swinton, M27 6JU