St Mark's CofE Primary School
High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4DZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mark's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 7th of 11 primary schools in Brierley Hill. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
The care and well-being of each pupil is at the heart of this school. All staff know the pupils, families and community extremely well. They want all pupils to succeed, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and they do. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They feel safe. Pupils, parents and staff made comments such as, 'I love learning', 'We are all part of St Mark's family' and 'I love this school'. Pupils are welcoming, friendly and polite. Behaviour in lessons and at other times of the day is good. Learning happens without disruption because pupils see learning as important. Pupils know what bullying is. They do not feel it is a problem in school. Staff sort out any issues or worries they might have. The school motto, 'Loving, growing and succeeding together', reflects the way the school works as a community. The school celebrates the success and contributions of its pupils through the 'A Team' and 'Stars of the Year' celebrations. Pupils told inspectors about the excitement in families when a positive letter arrives in the post. They say how much they enjoy celebrating their own and others' achievements.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have reviewed and redesigned the curriculum in most subjects to meet the needs of the school and its pupils. However, a few subjects still need reviewing, and leaders in these subjects cannot, at present, accurately check what pupils are learning and remembering over time. Leaders should review the curriculum in these subjects and ensure that all subject leaders have the skills and opportunities they need to monitor their subjects so all subjects are at the same high standards.
- Leaders recognise that opportunities for clubs, visits and visitors are currently limited. As a result, not all pupils are able to explore and develop their interests and talents. Leaders should implement their plans to give each class experiences over the year and extend the range of clubs on offer.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
336 pupils on roll, with places for 495
Schools near St Mark's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Russells Hall Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Crestwood Park Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Red Hall Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Keith Rondeau
- Phone
- 01384818935
- Address
- High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4DZ
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 103836
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.