The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Louise Mansfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Aviary Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WF
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmBridgewater School
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Alder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Academy · 1.3km away
Ash Field School
Special school · 1.4km away
Inscape House Salford
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Inscape House
Special school · 1.4km away
Delamere Forest School
Special school · 1.4km away
Mesne Lea Primary School
Primary · 1.5km 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 April 2024. 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 437 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 Manchester, M28 2WF, in the Salford 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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