The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 626
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Charles Applegate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Danebury Road, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4US
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHatch Warren Junior School
Primary · 690m away
Hatch Warren Infant School
Primary · 745m away
Kempshott Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kempshott Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manor Field Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Field Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke
Academy · 1.8km 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 November 2023. 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 626 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 Basingstoke, RG22 4US, in the Hampshire 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.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.