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St Mark's Church of England Junior School

St Mark's Church of England Junior School

Cheltenham, GL51 6NUPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

233

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Mark's Church of England Junior School

St Mark's Church of England Junior School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 240 places).

Ofsted has rated St Mark's Church of England Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angharad Fitch, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5914th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 22 in Cheltenham.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mark's Church of England Junior School include Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, St Mark's Church of England Junior School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRobert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU
HeadteacherAngharad Fitch
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils233
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity233 / 240 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (1 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)

5914th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

546th of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

6th of 22

In Cheltenham

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

65%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:80%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:78%
Higher:15%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:84%
Higher:35%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

65%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballAthleticsCricketRoundersTennisSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's Church of England Junior School

St Mark's Church of England Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01242702280www.stmarksjunior.com

Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham

Cheltenham, GL51 6NU

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Robert Burns Avenue, Cheltenham

Cheltenham, GL51 6NU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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