St Mark's Catholic Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11208 pupils

Almond Croft, Old Walsall Road, B42 1NUWebsite01213579892

Inspected208 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Feb 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils208

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils208

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

208 / 210 (99%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Miss Molly Dorsett (Interim Principal)

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

4.9%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.9%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence9.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.5%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support7.2%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication8 pupils (42%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (26%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (11%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils208

Free school meals43.3%

English as additional language68.8%

Ethnic backgrounds

Indian14.4%

Black African13.9%

White British12.5%

Mixed Other10.6%

White Other10.1%

Pakistani9.6%

Black Caribbean8.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean6.7%

Asian Other2.9%

Other2.4%

Black Other2.4%

Bangladeshi2.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

29 responses

Happy child90.0%

Safe90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Informed80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Well led70.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 2Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£7,005

total expenditure per pupil

£-395 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,254

Support staff£713

Premises£220

Energy£158

Learning resources£201

Income per pupil£6,483

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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