St Mark's Catholic Primary School

URN: 103468 • Birmingham B42 1NU

Overview

Name
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
URN
103468
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
66.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gary Linford (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Almond Croft, Birmingham B42 1NU

Summary

St. Mark's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Great Barr, Birmingham, serving a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils. The school aims to foster a caring and inclusive environment where children can develop confidence, independence, and self-esteem. With a commitment to high academic standards, St. Mark's offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to help each child reach their full potential.

The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, and cultural development, preparing students to be valuable members of a multicultural society. St. Mark's promotes British values through its teaching and community activities, ensuring that pupils learn the importance of respect, tolerance, and individual liberty. The school’s mission statement reflects its dedication to nurturing students as they "love, live, and learn as God’s children."

St. Mark's is proud of its diverse community and received the Diversity and Inclusion Award in October 2024. The school encourages strong partnerships between home and school, fostering a supportive environment for both students and their families.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
211
Boys
105
Girls
106
FSM %
28.40
Open date
Close date
2022-05-31
Last Ofsted
2012-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 105 106 210 28.40
2024-09-11 211 105 106 210 28.40
2023-09-11 211 105 106 210 28.40
2022-09-11 211 105 106 210 28.40
2021-09-11 209 104 105 210 27.30
2020-09-11 209 108 101 210 20.10

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