Four Marks Church of England Primary School, Alton
Four Marks Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Alton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 11 schools in Alton with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 88% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Four Marks Church of England Primary School in detail
Four Marks Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Choosing a school for your child is such an important decision and we hope that by visiting us and reading about the activities and learning experiences that happen here, you will feel that Four Marks Church of England Primary School is a friendly, caring, family community, committed to achievement and sharing in the successes of each individual in our care."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Four Marks, we are proud to be a caring, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued as a unique individual and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our Christian vision, we strive to provide an environment where children feel safe, respected and inspired to achieve their very best."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, judo, dance, choir and gardening.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Four Marks Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 80% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Four Marks Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Four Marks Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Four Marks Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Four Marks Church of England Primary School are Ropley CofE Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths); Medstead Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Chawton Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 89% maths); and St Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths).
Four Marks Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Ropley CofE Primary SchoolMedstead Church of England Primary SchoolChawton Church of England Primary SchoolSt Mary's Bentworth Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 7 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Medstead & Four Marks (Mid Hants Railway), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Four Marks Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Four Marks Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
23.2
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Four Marks Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Four Marks Church of England Primary School.
- CM Sports Wrap Around & After School Club - Four MarksAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Four Marks Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Four Marks Church of England Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Four Marks Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
278 pupils
315 places
37 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Alton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Alton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
271
Total Pupils
140
Boys
131
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,100
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,074
Per pupil
£1531k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
16.2%
Persistent absence
260
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Four Marks Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Four Marks Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Four Marks Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Four Marks Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2010 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Four Marks Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Four Marks Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 88% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Four Marks Church of England Primary School average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Four Marks Church of England Primary School has around 271 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Four Marks Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 16.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Four Marks Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Four Marks Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CM Sports Wrap Around & After School Club - Four Marks (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Four Marks Church of England Primary School?
Four Marks Church of England Primary School is at Five Lanes End, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)