The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Laura Kelsey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brantridge Lane, Staplefield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions 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 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 101 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 4 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 Haywards Heath, RH17 6EN, in the West Sussex 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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