Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

A requires improvement foundation school school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highcliffe St Mark Primary School.

Christchurch, BH235AZ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Greenways
Highcliffe
Christchurch, BH235AZ
Phone
1425273029
Website
highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134987
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 5AZ
Website
http://www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Christchurch Learning Partnership and Church of England
Capacity
654 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Winchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
641
Free School Meals
7.5% (48 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.3 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
641 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for life, respect for all"

Respect Courage Compassion

Church of England foundation; close links with St Mark's Church in Highcliffe; Saint Mark is the school patron; weekly visits from the St Mark's Church Open the Book team

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Claire Barker highlighting Christian values (respect, courage, compassion), Eco Schools, outdoor learning, community links, and preparation for future education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Club Breakfast Club Holiday Club Eco Captains

Facilities

Specialist classrooms for music and drama Cookery Computing Wildlife area Wildflower meadow Pond Field

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Geography History Music PE MFL Design Technology Art RE PSHE RSHE Eco Schools Green Flag Award

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club

SEND Provision

SEND policy and Information Report (HSMP SEND policy 2025.pdf; send-information-report-2025-2026.pdf); Whole school provision: Universal - Targeted - Specialist; SENDCo: Mrs Gemma Stiles

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