St Mark's Church of England Primary School

URN: 131450 • Basingstoke RG22 4US

Overview

Name
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
URN
131450
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
69.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Charles Applegate (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01256346111
Website
Visit
Address
Danebury Road, Basingstoke RG22 4US

Summary

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 626 pupils, close to its capacity of 630. The school operates under a strong Christian ethos, emphasizing values that promote a caring and compassionate community. St Mark's aims to foster character development and resilience in its students, encouraging them to become "Agents of Change" within their communities.

The curriculum at St Mark's is enriched with diverse learning opportunities, including Forest School activities that engage students with the outdoors. The school also implements the OPAL Play initiative to enhance playtime experiences. St Mark's has received positive evaluations from Ofsted, being rated as 'Good' in November 2023, and was judged 'Excellent' by SIAMs in July 2019, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards.

The school prides itself on its supportive community, which includes links to 47 countries, fostering inclusivity and diversity. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and initiatives, contributing to a collaborative environment that supports the growth and learning of all students.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
626
Boys
319
Girls
307
FSM %
9.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 626 319 307 630 9.70
2024-09-11 622 331 291 630 9.50
2023-09-11 624 340 284 630 7.90
2022-09-11 624 340 284 630 7.90
2021-09-11 624 330 294 630 8.30
2020-09-11 621 330 291 630 5.80

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