St Mark's Church of England Primary School
99%
Capacity
626
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 Basingstoke and Deane community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 626 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mark's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charles Applegate, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4415th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 40 in Basingstoke and Deane.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 224 applications for 88 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 122 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 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 Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Rounders, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Book Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basingstoke and Deane, St Mark's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East 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 | Danebury Road, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 4US |
| Headteacher | Charles Applegate |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 626 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 626 / 630 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4415th of 13,686
Nationally
613th of 2,034
In South East
12th of 40
In Basingstoke and Deane
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed88
224
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
122 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Danebury Road, Basingstoke
Basingstoke and Deane, RG22 4US
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