Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9HN
10 simple reasons to choose St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Ipswich.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Ipswich and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Suffolk LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Accredited Gifted & Talented programme.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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