St Mark's Church of England Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

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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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

133 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.1

46.1, the same as the England average.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.4%

41.4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths65.4%

65.4%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc63.9%

63.9%, 23.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.21

4.21, 0.12 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

37 students

Average point score per A level entry31.41

31.41, 3.59 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

983 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals47.4%

47.4%, 20.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.8%

39.8%, 18.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.6%

22.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.6%

2.6%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mark's Church of England Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Jus'T'Learn0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 7.0
RISE Education0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Harris Academy Merton0.9 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.7
Woodmansterne School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 49.3
Graveney School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 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
Website
stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
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.