St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Uckfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Mark's is a small school with a big heart that builds children's confidence and knowledge in a nurturing environment. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and help pupils make real connections in their learning. The school offers excellent support for all learners, including children with special educational needs, and creates a calm, settled place where good behaviour is the norm.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and early reading support that helps pupils become fluent, confident readers by end of Year 2
- Well-developed SEND support with staff who understand pupil needs and adapt curriculum delivery effectively
- Clear behaviour routines and positive relationships that create a settled, calm learning environment
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers who help pupils make connections between different subjects
- Wide enrichment programme including tennis and film club available to all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- School does not consistently check what pupils have learned and remembered across the wider curriculum, meaning gaps in knowledge in non-core subjects are not always identified and addressed quickly
- Subject leaders need to evaluate the impact of the revised curriculum in helping pupils know more and remember more over time
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Tennis club, film club, sports crew, school council roles, before- and after-school club, horticultural society visits, community open days
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a small, nurturing school where pupils thrive and feel safe and happy. The school has successfully strengthened its curriculum and pupils typically achieve well and are suitably prepared for the next stage of their education.
At a Glance
31.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 88%. Maths has improved from 71% to 75%. Writing has improved from 71% to 75%.
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
29.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
58 pupils
105 capacity
47 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Uckfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Uckfield
Admissions Demand - East Sussex
Places available
5,643
Applications
4,708
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across East Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.15095%
Overall absence
28.33333%
Persistent absence
60
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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