Is St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 314th of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles?

Applications for Reception places at St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles

Eccles Row, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7HS

Local ranking314th of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 18

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 118
Boys: 53 (49%)
Girls: 56 (51%)
Capacity: 140 (78% full)
SEND: 19.5%
FSM Eligible: 20.3%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,489/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.8%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Black African: 0.9%

88.8%

White British

3.5%

White Other

2.6%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01622717337

headteacher@st-marks-aylesford.kent.sch.uk

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Eccles Row

Aylesford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 145081
UKPRN: 10065389
Establishment No.: 3059
Trust: THE PILGRIM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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