St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
URN: 137058 • Harlow CM18 6AA
Overview
- Name
- St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
- URN
- 137058
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ST. MARK'S WEST ESSEX CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279421267
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tripton Road, Harlow CM18 6AA
Summary
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is a mixed secondary academy located in Harlow, Essex, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,082 pupils and a capacity of 1,120, the school prides itself on fostering a caring and disciplined environment that supports academic and personal growth. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the educational needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including those from Catholic, Christian, and other faith families.
The ethos of St Mark's is rooted in gospel values such as love, respect, and tolerance, aiming to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive. The experienced staff focus on delivering high-quality education that prepares students for lifelong learning and active participation in society. The school emphasizes the importance of partnership with parents, recognizing that collaboration is essential for each child's success.
St Mark's actively engages with the community, as demonstrated by initiatives such as fundraising events for Macmillan Cancer Support and celebrating student achievements in various sports and academic areas. This commitment to community involvement enhances the overall educational experience for students.
The ethos of St Mark's is rooted in gospel values such as love, respect, and tolerance, aiming to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive. The experienced staff focus on delivering high-quality education that prepares students for lifelong learning and active participation in society. The school emphasizes the importance of partnership with parents, recognizing that collaboration is essential for each child's success.
St Mark's actively engages with the community, as demonstrated by initiatives such as fundraising events for Macmillan Cancer Support and celebrating student achievements in various sports and academic areas. This commitment to community involvement enhances the overall educational experience for students.
Useful links
- Full Calendar (calendar)
- Show My Homework (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- AdmissionsRead More (other)
- Mid Year Admissions Year 7 - 11 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Burnt Mill Academy (59.2)
- Passmores Academy (54.5)
- Sir Charles Kao Utc (51.3)
- Bmat Stem Academy (46.4)
- Burnt Mill Comprehensive School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ST. MARK'S WEST ESSEX CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1120
- Pupils
- 1082
- Boys
- 550
- Girls
- 532
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1082 | 550 | 532 | 1120 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1067 | 565 | 502 | 1120 | 17.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1072 | 557 | 515 | 1120 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1072 | 557 | 515 | 1120 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1042 | 519 | 523 | 1120 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1036 | 491 | 545 | 1120 | 12.00 |
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