The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 944
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Aimee Gallagher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Acacia Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 408m away
Lonesome Primary School
Primary · 470m away
St Mark's Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Jus'T'Learn
Independent · 558m away
Lavender Lodge School
Independent · 703m away
Bond Primary School
Primary · 855m away
RISE Education
Independent · 914m away
Oak Tree Primary School
Independent · 918m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mark's Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Mark's Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mark's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England Academy?
St Mark's Church of England Academy currently has 944 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England Academy take?
St Mark's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Academy?
St Mark's Church of England Academy is in Mitcham, CR4 1SF, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mark's Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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