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St Mark's CofE Primary School

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Dudley, DY5 4DZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

67%

Capacity

334

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About St Mark's CofE Primary School

St Mark's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 334 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Mark's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Keith Rondeau, it falls under Dudley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11438th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 69 in Dudley.

St Mark's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 45 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

St Mark's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.7/5 from 25 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mark's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 43.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St Mark's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 4DZ
HeadteacherKeith Rondeau
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils334
Free School Meals (FSM)43.0%
School Capacity334 / 495 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)

11438th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 84%

1185th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 86%

55th of 69

In Dudley

Top 80%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

47%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:49%
Higher:11%
Writing
Expected:56%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:67%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +6%

'22/23

41%

'23/24

47%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

45

Applications

79

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

43 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's CofE Primary School

St Mark's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01384818935www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/

High Street, Brierley Hill

Dudley, DY5 4DZ

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High Street, Brierley Hill

Dudley, DY5 4DZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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