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St Mark's Church of England School

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St Mark's Church of England School

Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5TE

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
83.0%
Writing
76.0%
Maths
73.0%
RWM Combined
63.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available46.4
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

King Edward VI School
0.92 km away · Other independent school
The Polygon School
0.94 km away · Foundation special school
Good
St Anne's Catholic School
1.23 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
1.28 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
New Avenue School
1.37 km away · Other independent special school

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About St Mark's Church of England School

St Mark's Church of England School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 969 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Stafford Road, Southampton, SO15 5TE | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mark's Church of England School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Mark's Church of England School

What is St Mark's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are St Mark's Church of England School's latest exam results?
St Mark's Church of England School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Mark's Church of England School located?
St Mark's Church of England School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO15 5TE).
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England School?
St Mark's Church of England School has around 969 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Mark's Church of England School with other schools?
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