The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 80 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 31.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Clare England (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bay Tree Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1 6ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Saviours Infant Church School
Primary · Very close
St Saviours Junior Church School
Primary · Very close
St Stephens Church School
Primary · 804m away
Royal High School GDST
Independent · 1.0km away
Bathwick St Mary Church School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingswood School
Independent · 1.3km away
King Edward's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Kingswood Preparatory School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Mark's CofE School a selective school?
No. St Mark's CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Mark's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's CofE School?
St Mark's CofE School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's CofE School take?
St Mark's CofE School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Mark's CofE School?
St Mark's CofE School is in Bath, BA1 6ND, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's CofE School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Mark's CofE School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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