St Mark's Church of England Primary School
89%
Capacity
387
Pupils
4.0x
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 Bromley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 387 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 436 places).
the school is led by headteacher Christopher Hollands, it falls under Bromley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1553rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 69 in Bromley.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 243 applications for 60 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.3/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication 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 School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, St Mark's Church of England Primary School 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Mark's Ce Primary School, Bromley, Bromley, BR2 0QR |
| Headteacher | Christopher Hollands |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 387 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.2% |
| School Capacity | 387 / 436 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1553rd of 13,686
Nationally
367th of 1,592
In London
19th of 69
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
80%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
243
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mark's Ce Primary School, Bromley
Bromley, BR2 0QR
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