The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Simon Bird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadwater Down Primary School
Primary · 702m away
The Mead School
Independent · 1.3km away
Holmewood House School
Independent · 1.8km away
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rose Hill School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8LN, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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