St Mark's Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Acacia Road Mitcham Surrey CR4 1SF |
| Phone | 02086486627 |
| Reference Number | 134003 |
St Mark’s Church of England Academy has demonstrated outstanding performance across all evaluated domains, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision. This marked improvement from a previous 'Good' rating reflects the school’s commitment to high expectations for all students and a collaborative community ethos. The principal, Hannah Fahey, leads a dedicated staff that fosters a caring and supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 944 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.22%
Girls: 47.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 79 | 96 | 175 |
| 8 | 83 | 87 | 170 |
| 9 | 94 | 78 | 172 |
| 10 | 79 | 65 | 144 |
| 11 | 84 | 59 | 143 |
| 12 | 60 | 29 | 89 |
| 13 | 14 | 37 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 17.9% |
| White, British | 16.3% |
| Caribbean | 8.9% |
| Asian, Other | 8.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 8.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils, leading to high academic achievement.
- Strong relationships between staff and students create a positive learning environment.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that supports diverse learning needs.
- Effective support and adaptation for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality pastoral program focusing on character development.
- Engagement in various clubs and enrichment activities enhances students' experiences.
- Strong focus on literacy and early reading skills throughout the school.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.68 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.04 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 117 | 36 |
| Third Preference | 69 | 14 |
| From another Local Authority | 112 | 37 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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0.25 miles |
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0.29 miles |
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St Mark's Primary School
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0.33 miles |
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0.42 miles |
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0.44 miles |
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0.46 miles |
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0.77 miles |
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1.12 miles |
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