St Mark's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
421
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 421 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mark's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Bright, it falls under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3344th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 50 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
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 Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, St Mark's Church of England Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Talbot Village, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4JA |
| Headteacher | Andrew Bright |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Number of Pupils | 421 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 421 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3344th of 13,686
Nationally
290th of 1,469
In South West
12th of 50
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
73%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Talbot Village, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4JA
Talbot Village, Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH10 4JA
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