St Mark's Church of England Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Mark's Church of England Primary School.
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Tunbridge Wells. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 23 schools in Tunbridge Wells with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- 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 Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
St Mark's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Mark's Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm, from £5.90 per day.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Mark's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 75% in maths).
Getting a place at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put St Mark's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 32 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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mark's Church of England Primary School are St Mark's Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Broadwater Down Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles, 75% reading, 65% maths); and Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 73% maths).
St Mark's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolBroadwater Down Primary SchoolRusthall St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolBishops Down Primary and Nursery School
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 6 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
St Mark's Church of England Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Tunbridge Wells West (Spa Valley Railway), about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Saunders Road (opposite), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mark's Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.7%
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 remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
19.8
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
14
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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mark's Church of England Primary School.
- Mega Camps Tunbridge WellsAt the school · Not yet graded
- DDivine Training at Broadwater Down Primary School730m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mark's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mark's Church of England Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
358 pupils
420 places
62 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Tunbridge Wells
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tunbridge Wells
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
333
Total Pupils
165
Boys
168
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,780
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,222
Per pupil
£2023k
Total funding
£112k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
341
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Mark's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mark's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is St Mark's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mark's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Mark's Church of England Primary School average 23.8 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 St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School has around 333 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at St Mark's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mark's 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 St Mark's 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: Mega Camps Tunbridge Wells (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is St Mark's Church of England Primary School?
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is at Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8LN.