St Mark's Church of England Academy
Acacia Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mark's Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Merton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 72 schools in Merton. It ranks 7th of 8 secondary schools in Merton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 25 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Pupils flourish at this school. Guided by the school's vision of 'transformation for all', leaders have the very highest expectations of all pupils. Staff go above and beyond to support pupils in all aspects of their education. Consequently, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum. Pupils said the school's values of Love, Hope and Trust are 'not just words' but are demonstrated by all members of the community. Working relationships between staff and pupils are warm, caring and respectful. This means that pupils behave exceptionally well and are very happy and safe. Staff and pupils are proud to be part of a close-knit school community that is working together for a common purpose. Parents and carers highly value the school's work. The school's cultural diversity is celebrated by all at every turn. For example, pupils from the school council talk proudly of their leadership of the recent culture days. The school's work to develop pupils' character is exceptional. Pupils attend many clubs, including cooking, Korean, coding and keyboard. They take part in whole- school enrichment days involving trips to museums, outdoor activity centres and theatres. Students in the sixth form become prefects, raise money for local charities and support younger pupils with their learning in lessons.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
133 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
37 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
983 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near St Mark's Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jus'T'Learn | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 7.0 |
| RISE Education | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Harris Academy Merton | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.7 |
| Woodmansterne School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.3 |
| Graveney School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 63.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Aimee Gallagher
- Phone
- 02086486627
- Address
- Acacia Road, Mitcham, CR4 1SF
- Local authority
- Merton
- URN
- 134003
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.