St Mark's Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
430
Pupils
1.6x
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 Stockton-on-Tees community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 430 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 420 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 Stacey Rand, it falls under Stockton-on-Tees local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5835th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 55 in Stockton-on-Tees.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 41 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 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, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees, St Mark's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the North 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Mark's Close, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA |
| Headteacher | Stacey Rand |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 430 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 430 / 420 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5835th of 13,686
Nationally
309th of 677
In North East
29th of 55
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
66%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed41
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% 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 Close, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA
St Mark's Close, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA
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