St Mark's CofE School
Bath, BA1 6ND · Bath and North East Somerset · secondary school
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6th of 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset 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 — 7.5/10 against 760 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.97 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.6 · 34 | 30% | 1.01 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 25% | 2.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
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 CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award. Sports include athletics, basketball, rugby, football, cricket, cross-country, hockey, and rounders. Trips have included Barcelona, Paris, Madrid, Kilve Court, Morfa Bay, The Globe Theatre, and a ski-trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 513. 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 support pupils in raising their English and maths attainment to grade 5 or above? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various sports and trips organised for pupils with different interests?
What Ofsted said about St Mark's CofE School
Overview
St Mark's CofE School is described as an "ambitious and inclusive" institution where pupils "thrive" and feel a "genuine sense of belonging." The report highlights that leaders are "reflective and analytical," with staff and parents being "overwhelmingly supportive" of the school's ethos and direction.
Strengths
- Pupils make "excellent progress" from their starting points, with the curriculum being "highly ambitious" and "carefully planned."
- Teaching is "consistently effective," with staff skilled at adapting resources for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Inclusion is rated at a strong standard, with SEND pupils "integrated well" and often "thriving" within the main school community.
- Personal development is strong, offering "excellent" pastoral care and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including trips abroad and the annual school production.
- Leadership and governance are united in their vision, with governors who "challenge leaders appropriately" while supporting improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must maintain a "sharp focus on improving attendance," particularly for some pupils with SEND, to ensure recent gains are sustained.
- The careers programme needs strengthening so that "younger pupils have even more opportunities to learn about the world of work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.9 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| 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
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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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