The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Emma Woodruff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queensway, Swinton, Manchester, M27 8QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe New Broadwalk PRU
Pupil referral unit · 520m away
The Clifton Centre
Pupil referral unit · 581m away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 615m away
Mossfield Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Co-op Academy Swinton
Secondary · 867m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wardley CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's RC Primary School?
St Mark's RC Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's RC Primary School take?
St Mark's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's RC Primary School?
St Mark's RC Primary School is in Manchester, M27 8QE, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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