The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Keith Rondeau (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 4DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Pensnett High School
Secondary · 927m away
Pens Meadow School
Special school · 1.0km away
Russells Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cherry Tree Learning Centre
Academy · 1.3km away
Crestwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Sutton School
Special school · 1.8km 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 September 2022. 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 334 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 3 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 Brierley Hill, DY5 4DZ, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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