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
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.
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.
Useful links
- ... for governors (governance)
- Governor Google Drive (governance)
- About our governors (governance)
- Governor Visit Form (download) (governance)
- Absence Request Form (sen)
- SEN Information (sen)
- SEND provision across the wider curriculum (sen)
- Staff Absence Form (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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