St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Taiwo Labinjo, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 20% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13569th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 77th out of 77 in Croydon.
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 20 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Albert Road, London, Croydon, SE25 4JD |
| Headteacher | Taiwo Labinjo |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.6% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (20%)
13569th of 13,686
Nationally
1591st of 1,592
In London
77th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
20%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
20%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Albert Road, London
Croydon, SE25 4JD
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