Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
URN: 142165 • Swanage BH19 2PH
Overview
- Name
- Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 142165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Martin (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01929422949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Swanage BH19 2PH
Summary
Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Swanage, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 120 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school prides itself on fostering a caring and supportive environment where each child is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The ethos of the school is built around the values of love, trust, respect, and inspiration, which are integral to the community it serves.
The curriculum at St Mark's is designed to be rich and challenging, preparing students for their future educational journeys. The school places a strong emphasis on individual development, promoting confidence and independence among its pupils. Additionally, the school has been recognised for its commitment to supporting families and engaging with the local community, reflecting its role as an 'Excellent' Church school.
St Mark's is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership, which enhances its educational offerings and community involvement. The school is situated in a picturesque setting, close to the seaside and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Purbecks, providing an enriching backdrop for learning and exploration.
The curriculum at St Mark's is designed to be rich and challenging, preparing students for their future educational journeys. The school places a strong emphasis on individual development, promoting confidence and independence among its pupils. Additionally, the school has been recognised for its commitment to supporting families and engaging with the local community, reflecting its role as an 'Excellent' Church school.
St Mark's is part of the Coastal Learning Partnership, which enhances its educational offerings and community involvement. The school is situated in a picturesque setting, close to the seaside and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Purbecks, providing an enriching backdrop for learning and exploration.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 120
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 40.80
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 120 | 55 | 65 | 210 | 40.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 141 | 70 | 71 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 152 | 88 | 64 | 210 | 36.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 152 | 88 | 64 | 210 | 36.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 153 | 82 | 71 | 210 | 35.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 156 | 86 | 70 | 210 | 35.30 |
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