The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 57.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Islington
- Head
- Ms Martha Braithwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTufnell Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lift Beacon High
Secondary · 1.3km away
Eleanor Palmer Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hungerford School
Primary · 1.8km away
Torriano Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Bridge School
Academy · 1.9km away
Highbury Fields School
Secondary · 1.9km away
St Joan of Arc RC Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's CofE Primary School?
St Mark's CofE Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's CofE Primary School take?
St Mark's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's CofE Primary School?
St Mark's CofE Primary School is in London, N19 4JF, in the Islington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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