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St Mark's Church of England Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Hannah Fahey

corporate_fareANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onMitcham, CR4 1SF

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

823

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Merton

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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St Mark's Church of England Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Mitcham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

St Mark's Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mitcham, Merton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 944 pupils on roll, of whom 51% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #7 in Merton and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 41.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 38.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.11 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

41.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.9%

Entering EBacc63.90%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66.40%

EBacc APS4.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS3.89

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.68

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A14.1%

Achieving A*–B38.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.88

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 May 2024

Inspection Report

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08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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03 October 2012

Inspection Report

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07 March 2012

Inspection Report

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28 September 2010

Inspection Report

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30 March 2010

Inspection Report

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24 June 2009

Inspection Report

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23 September 2008

Inspection Report

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31 October 2007

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-11-07

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-10-03

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(11 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 944 pupils. During this period, there were 14 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	944	14	1.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	951	18	1.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	879	15	1.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	880	17	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	879	8	0.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	821	16	1.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	823	14	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	823	11	1.3%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	802	11	1.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	807	13	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	810	10	1.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	763	19	2.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	758	5	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	752	9	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	801	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	801	26	3.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	813	34	4.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	797	24	3.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	798	26	3.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	802	31	3.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	789	28	3.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	790	14	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	789	20	2.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	820	39	4.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	813	15	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	824	26	3.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 85 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree38%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree29%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree28%

disagree8%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree26%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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