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St Mark's Catholic Primary School

Almond Croft, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 1NU

Not rated

Inspected 4 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
60%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
208
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About St Mark's Catholic Primary School

St Mark's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 65.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Birmingham →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
208 / 210 (99%)
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection
4 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.1%
Free school meals
65.2%
EAL
1.9%
SEN support
7.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

60%
Expected standard (RWM)
3%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.8
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -7.8 vs 2023/24
4.95
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
£49,703
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 36% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,866 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.5
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,135
Spend per pupil
£7,250
Income per pupil
41%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Almond Croft, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 1NU
Phone
01213579892
Headteacher
Emma Whittingham

Teaching Jobs

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Site Manager
PermanentFull time£29,071 - £31,015 · · Full Time - Split Shift Hours
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
PermanentPart time£27,274 - £28,608 (FTE) · · Salary Pro-Rata: £20,699.23
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant 32.5hours
PermanentPart time£27,274 - £28,608 (FTE) · · Actual Salary: £20,055.33
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant 32.5hours
PermanentPart time£27,274 - £28,608 (FTE) · · 32.5hours [Actual Salary: £20,699.23]
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Level 2 Teaching Assistant 32.5hours
PermanentPart time£27,274 - £28,608 (FTE) · · 32.5hours [Actual Salary: £20,699.23]
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Mark's Catholic Primary School have?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Mark's Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
60% of pupils at St Mark's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is St Mark's Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — St Mark's Catholic Primary School is part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School is located at Almond Croft, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 1NU.

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