The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 20.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bassett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Eccles Row, Eccles, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles take?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles is in Aylesford, ME20 7HS, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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