St Mark's Catholic School, Hounslow

In its own words: "St. Mark's is a Catholic community inspired by Gospel values where relationships are rooted in love. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to live out our faith and a dedication to embrace excellence in all that we do. We believe in education that instils possibilities, transforms lives and enables all to fulfil their potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St Mark's is a loving and joyful Catholic community where relationships are rooted in love. Inspired by Gospel values, our unwavering commitment to living out our faith is at the heart of everything we do. Our Christian faith calls us to serve others, especially those in need."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, basketball, badminton, running, drama, choir and orchestra.

In 2026, pupils at St Mark's Catholic School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 62.7, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48 in Hounslow and 47 across England.

76% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 52% in Hounslow and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 62.5.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 1.35: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 64.8, against 62.5 for other pupils at the school.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and History.

For September 2026 entry, 325 families put St Mark's Catholic School as their first choice and 1032 named it as one of their preferences, for 176 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 158 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to St Mark's Catholic School are Lampton Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 51.4); Lift Kingsley (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.8); The Heathland School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 50.7); and Heston Community School (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.9).

St Mark's Catholic School's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.

St Mark's Catholic School is one of 15 schools run by The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.5 in 2024/25.

Of the 185 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 96% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 20% to a further education college and 1% into work.

Of the 136 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 81% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 7% into work. 36% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 60.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (49%), White British (11%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 127 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 36 (3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Hounslow Central Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Michael & St Martin Church, 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 811 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hounslow (388), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, St Mark's Catholic School issued 21 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to St Mark's Catholic School are St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles), Grove Road Primary School (0.3 miles), Wellington Primary School (0.4 miles) and The Orchard Primary School (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.