St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke, RG22 4US · Hampshire · primary school
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36th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 4,195 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Eco Committee, Christian Voice Ambassadors, and Young Carers groups. Activities include OPAL Play, dance, and a Year 6 residential trip to PGL. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 634 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new entrants? What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the Eco Committee and Christian Voice Ambassadors integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Mark’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “vibrant, supportive and highly ambitious” setting where pupils “thrive.” The inspection confirms that the school’s core values permeate throughout, creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and eager to learn.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious for all,” with careful sequencing that builds effectively upon pupils’ knowledge.
- Early reading and phonics are taught with an “established and highly structured approach” that is “extremely successful,” leading to confident readers.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “highly skilled and effective support,” including through the specially resourced provision, ‘The Bridge’.
- Behaviour is described as “brilliant,” with pupils being “highly respectful of each other” and engaged in precise, well-planned activities.
- Governors carry out their roles “very effectively,” and staff appreciate how leaders consider their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen assessment procedures in some subjects, as they are currently “not clear enough about precise gaps in pupils’ knowledge” and do not fully understand how well pupils are understanding the curriculum over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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