St Mark's CofE Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 4DZ |
| Headteacher | Keith Rondeau |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 334 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 43.0% |
| School Capacity | 334 / 495 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1185th of 1,378
In West Midlands
55th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
High Street, Brierley Hill
Dudley, DY5 4DZ
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