St Mark's Church of England Academy
Mitcham, CR4 1SF · Merton · secondary school
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8th of 9 secondary schools in Merton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 353 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.0 · 37 | 30% | 1.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.7 · 91 | 25% | 2.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mark's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.7 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 983 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Church of England Academy
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this school, guided by a vision of “transformation for all” and supported by staff who “go above and beyond.” The inspection found that pupils achieve highly across the curriculum within a “close-knit school community” where relationships are “warm, caring and respectful.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “ambitious, focused and engaging,” with careful sequencing of knowledge, such as in mathematics and English, ensuring pupils build “very strong mathematical foundations.”
- Staff are “passionate subject experts” who introduce new vocabulary skilfully and check understanding carefully, resulting in pupils’ knowledge building up “deeply.”
- The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an additional language “highly effectively,” ensuring they access the ambitious curriculum.
- Behaviour is “exceptionally well” managed, with bullying being “rare” and attendance treated as a “top priority,” leading to “very high” attendance rates.
- Personal development is exceptional, with a high-quality pastoral programme called ‘Lifeology’ and a well-structured careers programme that prepares pupils “extremely well” for future education or employment.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 46.1 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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