St Mark's Primary School

About St Mark's Primary School

St Mark’s Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers bear that out. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 216 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.6. Of those, 63 families put it as their first preference, and 54 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a school that parents in Ealing trust and actively want their children to attend. The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by co-headteachers Sophie Liardet and Kate Jones. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held since its most recent graded inspection in 2012, and an ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. With 23.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake.

Academically, St Mark’s performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 63 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Ealing local authority average of 71 per cent. That places the school 52nd out of 65 primaries in the borough, in the bottom 50 per cent nationally. Looking at individual subjects, 77 per cent met the expected standard in reading, 72 per cent in maths, and 79 per cent in writing. At the higher standard, 7 per cent achieved the top level across all three subjects, with 28 per cent hitting the higher mark in maths, 25 per cent in reading, and 18 per cent in writing. Average scaled scores were 106 in both reading and maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is hard to say how much value the school adds, but the results are solid if not standout.

The school offers a good range of facilities, including a library, ICT suite, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, playing fields, and a dining hall. Sports on offer include netball, swimming, dance, cross country, cricket, tennis and athletics, and there are clubs such as book club, coding, choir and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, St Mark’s provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Oaklands Primary School, 0.7 km away. Given its strong oversubscription, this is a school that suits families who want a well-regarded local option with good facilities and a broad curriculum, but who should be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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