What did Ofsted judge Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has 91 pupils on roll.

What ages does Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School take?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

When Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after. (see note i); 2. Siblings — Children who will have a sibling at Mark Cross CEA Primary School at the time of admission and who live at the same address. (see note iv); 3. Children of staff members — Children of staff members contracted to work at the school in question where: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should any distances be exactly equal; priority will be decided by independent drawing of lots. This will be undertaken in the school building by a person entirely independent of the Admissions Committee and with no current connection to the school. The Chair of Governors will observe this process.

What is the largest ethnic background at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89% of pupils at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after. (see note i)
2Siblings — Children who will have a sibling at Mark Cross CEA Primary School at the time of admission and who live at the same address. (see note iv)
3Children of staff members — Children of staff members contracted to work at the school in question where: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Children living within the Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross — Children of parents living within the geographical Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross. (see note v)
5Regular worshippers in Parish Churches (outside Parish) — Children of parents living outside the geographical Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross who are regular worshippers (see note iii) in the Parish Churches of St Mark's, Mark Cross and St Denys', Rotherfield.
6Regular worshippers of another Christian church (outside Parish) — Children of parents living outside the geographical Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross, who are regular worshippers (see note iii) of another Christian church* (* A church that is a member of 'Churches Together in Britain and Ireland', CBTI.)
7All other children (outside Parish, non-worshippers) — Children of parents living outside the geographical Parish of Rotherfield with Mark Cross, who are not regular worshippers in a Christian church.

If two applications tie: Should any distances be exactly equal; priority will be decided by independent drawing of lots. This will be undertaken in the school building by a person entirely independent of the Admissions Committee and with no current connection to the school. The Chair of Governors will observe this process.

Within each criterion, priority is given to children living nearest the school, measured using the County Council's GIS from the child's home (Ordnance Survey address point) to the nearest gate used by children at the school. A Clergy Reference Form (Supplementary Information Form) is required for criteria 5 and 6.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.