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

Ofsted judged St Mark's Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England School?

St Mark's Church of England School has 1,129 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Mark's Church of England School take?

St Mark's Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 16.

Where is St Mark's Church of England School located?

St Mark's Church of England School is located in Southampton, SO15 5TE, Southampton.

How do I apply to St Mark's Church of England School?

St Mark's Church of England 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

Does St Mark's Church of England School have a religious character?

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

How close do you need to live to get into St Mark's Church of England School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Mark's Church of England School was 1.673 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at St Mark's Church of England School?

When St Mark's Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Mark's Church of England School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.7% of pupils at St Mark's Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St Mark's Church of England 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/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted.
2Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns
3Sibling — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year
4Medical/Psychological — Children who have evidence that they must attend the school for medical/psychological reasons
5Service Premium — Children who qualify for the Service Premium, as the child of a member of the Armed Forces
6Catchment area — Children who live in the school's designated catchment area
7Denominational grounds (Church of England schools only) — Children whose parents are applying for their child to attend a Church of England school on denominational grounds*
8Children of parents employed at the school — Children whose parents are employed at the school they are applying for, as defined below
9Distance — Children who live closest to the school

If two applications tie: Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.

This policy covers multiple schools: Bitterne C of E (VC) Primary School (PAN 60), Bitterne Park Primary School (PAN 90), Mansel Park Primary School (PAN 60), Mason Moor Primary School (PAN 30), Sinclair Primary and Nursery School (PAN 30), St Mark's CE All-Through School (PAN 60), St Mary's CofE (VC) Primary School (PAN 60), Valentine Primary School (PAN 90). Category 7 (denominational grounds) applies only to the three Church of England schools marked with *. Distances measured as shortest, safest walking distance using public roads and footpaths via computerised mapping system with Ordnance Survey data.

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.

St Mark's Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mark's Church of England School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mark's Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England School?: St Mark's Church of England School has 1,129 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England School take?: St Mark's Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is St Mark's Church of England School located?: St Mark's Church of England School is located in Southampton, SO15 5TE, Southampton.
How do I apply to St Mark's Church of England School?: St Mark's Church of England 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
Does St Mark's Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mark's Church of England School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Mark's Church of England School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Mark's Church of England School was 1.673 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Mark's Church of England School?: When St Mark's Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mark's Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.7% of pupils at St Mark's Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at St Mark's Church of England School, year by year →

How places are decided at St Mark's Church of England 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/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted.
2Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns
3Sibling — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year
4Medical/Psychological — Children who have evidence that they must attend the school for medical/psychological reasons
5Service Premium — Children who qualify for the Service Premium, as the child of a member of the Armed Forces
6Catchment area — Children who live in the school's designated catchment area
7Denominational grounds (Church of England schools only) — Children whose parents are applying for their child to attend a Church of England school on denominational grounds*
8Children of parents employed at the school — Children whose parents are employed at the school they are applying for, as defined below
9Distance — Children who live closest to the school

If two applications tie: Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.

St Mark's Church of England School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Mark's Church of England School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Mark's Church of England School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England School?: St Mark's Church of England School has 1,129 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England School take?: St Mark's Church of England School admits pupils aged 4 to 16.
Where is St Mark's Church of England School located?: St Mark's Church of England School is located in Southampton, SO15 5TE, Southampton.
How do I apply to St Mark's Church of England School?: St Mark's Church of England 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
Does St Mark's Church of England School have a religious character?: Yes — St Mark's Church of England School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Mark's Church of England School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at St Mark's Church of England School was 1.673 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Mark's Church of England School?: When St Mark's Church of England School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After/Previously Looked After Children — Looked After Children are those who are in the care of a Local Authority. A Previously Looked After Child is one who was in the care of a Local Authority until they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements or Special Guardianship Order. This also applies to children who were in state care outside of England before being adopted; 2. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan or considered vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns — Children subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who the Local Authority consider to be vulnerable due to safeguarding concerns; 3. Sibling — Children who have a sibling on roll at the school, who will continue to attend that school the following year, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Should two or more identical distances exist for the last vacancy, lots will be drawn by a senior manager at Southampton City Council.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Mark's Church of England School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 25.7% of pupils at St Mark's Church of England School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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