The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 610
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- Christchurch Learning Partnership and Church of England
- Head
- Mrs Claire Barker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School currently has 610 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highcliffe St Mark Primary School take?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highcliffe St Mark Primary School?
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is in Christchurch, BH23 5AZ, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highcliffe St Mark Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highcliffe St Mark Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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