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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Knowsley, L26 0XRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,938
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Mark's Catholic Primary School in Knowsley will find a school that parents overwhelmingly recommend, with 96% saying they would recommend it to others according to the Parent View survey conducted between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is clearly popular locally, as it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 57 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. First preference applications exactly matched the number of places offered, suggesting strong demand from families who live nearby. The survey, based on 25 responses, shows particularly strong satisfaction with how happy children are at the school, with 96% of parents strongly agreeing that their child is happy. Similarly, 92% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Parents also felt well-informed, with 92% strongly agreeing the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 84% strongly agreeing the school has high expectations for their child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFir Avenue, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0XR
HeadteacherSusan Bradshaw
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)38.2%
School Capacity226 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 25 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 9 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsRoundersDanceNetballSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: stmarkshalewood.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's Catholic Primary School

St Mark's Catholic Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.