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St Mark's CofE Primary School
High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4DZ
St Mark's CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Dudley). It has about 340 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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