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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Swanage · Dorset · BH19 2PH. primary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 43%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 21/05/2024. Open Ofsted report
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What is Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/05/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 43% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School is in Swanage (BH19 2PH), Dorset. URN 142165.
How do I compare Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 16 April 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
, or challenging reading is not always appropriately scaffolded. This means that pupils do not always learn what has been identified in the curriculum. The trust must ensure that leadership at all levels is able to check the effectiveness of the curriculum so all pupils learn what is intended. Background When we have…
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Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
URN: 142165
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Swanage
Postcode: BH19 2PH
Ofsted overall: Good (21/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/142165/
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