St Mark's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.0x
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 Lambeth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mark's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sola Ingram, it falls under Lambeth 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 5998th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 54 in Lambeth.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (31 responses).
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 School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lambeth, 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Harleyford Road, London, Lambeth, SE11 5SL |
| Headteacher | Sola Ingram |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.7% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 240 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5998th of 13,686
Nationally
1041st of 1,592
In London
27th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
31 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% 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
Harleyford Road, London
Lambeth, SE11 5SL
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