The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Taiwo Labinjo (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashburton Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashburton Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Robert Fitzroy Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.6km away
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
City technology college · Grammar · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is in London, SE25 4JD, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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