St Mark's Church of England Primary School

URN: 142445 • Bournemouth BH10 4JA

Overview

Name
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
URN
142445
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Bright (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202512241
Website
Visit
Address
Talbot Village, Bournemouth BH10 4JA

Summary

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, located in Bournemouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 421 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive as confident and happy citizens. Central to its ethos are the values of Respect, Aspire, and Rejoice, which are integrated into daily activities and teaching, guided by the biblical reference from 1 Thessalonians 5:11, encouraging community support and collaboration.

The school promotes fundamental British values through its curriculum, Collective Worship, and School Council discussions, ensuring that pupils learn to respect the law, the rights of others, and their community. Daily acts of worship, including participation from students through the Worship Council, are integral to school life, reinforcing the school's Christian foundation and community spirit.

With a history dating back to 1862, St Mark's has evolved while maintaining its commitment to education and moral development. The school actively engages with its local community and stakeholders, continuously seeking to enhance its educational offerings and support for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
420
Pupils
421
Boys
220
Girls
201
FSM %
12.10
Open date
2015-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 421 220 201 420 12.10
2024-09-11 414 216 198 420 11.60
2023-09-11 419 210 209 420 10.50
2022-09-11 419 210 209 420 10.50
2021-09-11 420 210 210 420 9.80
2020-09-11 416 209 207 420 6.70

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