The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Angharad Fitch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBenhall Infant School
Primary · Very close
Lakeside Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Dean Close School
Independent · 1.0km away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.4km away
Belmont School
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England Junior School?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England Junior School take?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Junior School?
St Mark's Church of England Junior School is in Cheltenham, GL51 6NU, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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