St Mark's CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Islington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mark's CofE Primary School.

London, N194JF Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sussex Way
Islington
London, N194JF
Phone
2072725967
Website
st-marks.islington.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100444
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Sussex Way, Islington, London, N19 4JF
Website
www.st-marks.islington.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
252 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of London
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
216
Free School Meals
58.8% (127 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.3% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
216 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day."

Creation Hope Thankfulness Friendship Endurance Justice Trust Koinonia Wisdom

Church of England (CofE) school with Christian values; connected with St Mark’s Church and the Islington Deanery; collective worship is part of school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families to a vibrant, inclusive, Christ-centred school; emphasises holistic development, strong values, and a nurturing environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Sports

Football

Facilities

EYFS facility (opened 2015) Arsenal-sponsored 3D football pitch

Curriculum Highlights

Bespoke five-strand curriculum: spirituality, academic excellence, creativity, community, and resilience Cross-curricular links and cohesive progress from Reception to Year 6 Cultural capital and enrichment through educational trips, museum visits, immersive theatre experiences, and outdoor learning Music education led by a specialist teacher (Mr Allinson) with additional woodwind tutoring for Year 4 Integration of collective worship and Christian ethos into learning Progression tracking and year-by-year objectives across subjects

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 8am until the start of the school day. After School Club hours are 3.30pm – 5.55pm. Places within the clubs are limited and fees for extended services must be paid in advance via SchoolPing. Spring Term 1 2025 timetable available via a link on the site.

SEND Provision

SEND provision details are in the School Information Report; SENDCO is Sarah Bearfoot.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy 2026-27 available (PDF); Islington Council admissions process referenced for applying to a primary school place.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club £2.50 per day; extended services fees paid in advance via SchoolPing.

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