St Mark's CofE School
49%
Capacity
253
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Mark's CofE School
St Mark's CofE School in Bath and North East Somerset stands out sharply against the local authority average for secondary schools. Its Progress 8 score of 0.74 is well above the LA average of 0.15, placing it second out of 15 similar schools in the area. That score is also ranked in the top 10% nationally, at the 7th percentile. The school's Attainment 8 score of 50.6 further reinforces this picture of strong academic performance. With 56.8% of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths, and 45.9% entering the English Baccalaureate, the school is clearly delivering results that outpace its local peers. The Progress 8 banding is rated as "well above average," and the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, in 2015 and 2022.
Digging into the breakdown, the school's strongest subject area is open subjects, with a Progress 8 score of 1.01, followed by EBacc subjects at 0.8 and maths at 0.6. English, at 0.37, is still positive but notably lower. The EBacc average point score sits at 4.51, and 37.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths. The school's Ofsted inspection in February 2022 awarded Good across all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated overall effectiveness as Good. With a relatively small cohort of 253 pupils against a capacity of 513, the school is significantly undersubscribed, though it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 155 applications for 73 places, with 42 first-preference offers.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, theatre, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include tennis, athletics, swimming, hockey, and cricket, while clubs range from Film Club and Drama to DofE, Choir, and Eco Club. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, and autistic spectrum disorder. With a Church of England religious character and a headteacher in Clare England, this is a school that suits families looking for strong academic progress in a relatively small setting, with good facilities and a clear focus on personal development. The 31.6% pupil premium rate suggests a diverse intake, and the school's strong Progress 8 scores indicate it is effective at supporting pupils from a range of starting points.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bay Tree Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 6ND |
| Headteacher | Clare England |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.6% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 513 (49% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.74)
233rd of 3,141
Nationally
16th of 306
In South West
2nd of 14
In Bath and North East Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2321%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 34 pupils).
- FE college32%
- Sixth form college24%
- School sixth form (stay)21%
- Not sustained12%
- Employment9%
88% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed73
155
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British71.5%
- Mixed8.4%
- White (other)7.5%
- Asian4.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's CofE School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Bay Tree Road, Bath
Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 6ND
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