SchoolScoresSt Mark's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Wood Terrace, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4LR
01782 234411 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 45th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
44% — 15 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 53% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stoke-on-Trent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 57.5% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 66th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 70th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 81.2% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 100th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 99th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 93rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 35% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Etruscan Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterside Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanley St Luke's CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Northwood 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Co-op Academy Grove 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Willows Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mark's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mark's CofE Primary School?
88% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mark's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put St Mark's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146465.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.