Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School vs James Marks Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
James Marks Academy
Welwyn Garden City
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Free schools special
Age Range
3–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Church of England
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
77
62
Capacity
115
60
Occupancy
67%
103%
FSM %
26.7%
21.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2022
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
83%
-
KS2 Maths
33%
-
KS2 Writing
50%
-