St Mark's CofE Primary School
URN: 112325 • Natland, Kendal LA9 7QH
Overview
- Name
- St Mark's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112325
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Hinton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539560719
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Kendal LA9 7QH
Summary
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, located in Natland, Kendal, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 174 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its family-oriented approach, fostering a supportive environment where every child can discover their talents and skills. The dedicated staff, including teachers and teaching assistants, work closely with parents to ensure that all children thrive academically and personally.
The curriculum at St Mark's is designed to be ambitious, broad, and balanced, incorporating a wide range of subjects such as Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education. The school emphasizes experiential learning through trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of the world around them.
St Mark's also offers wrap-around care through its MOSAICS breakfast and after-school club, providing a safe and engaging environment for children outside of regular school hours. The school community is actively involved, with a Parent Teacher Association that organizes events and fundraising activities, further strengthening the partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at St Mark's is designed to be ambitious, broad, and balanced, incorporating a wide range of subjects such as Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education. The school emphasizes experiential learning through trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of the world around them.
St Mark's also offers wrap-around care through its MOSAICS breakfast and after-school club, providing a safe and engaging environment for children outside of regular school hours. The school community is actively involved, with a Parent Teacher Association that organizes events and fundraising activities, further strengthening the partnership between home and school.
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Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 99 | 75 | 210 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 170 | 98 | 72 | 210 | 5.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 164 | 90 | 74 | 210 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 164 | 90 | 74 | 210 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 171 | 94 | 77 | 210 | 9.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 169 | 89 | 80 | 210 | 8.30 |
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