St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, GL51 6NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mark's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 18th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2013, report published 20 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Leaders ensure that the school values of 'forgiveness, aspire, compassion and engage' (FACE) are at the heart of everything they do. They are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard and take pride in their many achievements. Pupils treat each other, staff and visitors with respect. Expectations of behaviour are high. Bullying is not tolerated, and staff work carefully to resolve any issues that occur. Pupils feel safe and secure in this nurturing environment where they can talk to a trusted adult if ever they feel worried. Pupils enjoy extensive opportunities to enrich their learning, explore their interests and take responsibility. Leaders ensure that as many pupils as possible take part in a wide range of clubs, activities and experiences. Pupils relish leadership roles, such as sports leaders, library monitors and school councillors, which make a positive contribution to school life. They are active fundraisers and have made close local and global links. Pupils learn how to express their opinion and understand the importance of valuing the views of others. As one pupil explained, 'It's important to keep an open mind, you can then decide what you believe in.'
What the school should improve
- Not all pupils who are struggling to learn to read are catching up as quickly as they could. Leaders have correctly identified the next steps for improvement. They must ensure that all staff know how to support this group of pupils as they learn to read and follow the school's agreed process.
- Pupils' work and understanding in some subjects do not always reflect the intended learning. Pupils do not always have detailed knowledge and skills across all subjects. Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum and ensure that pupils, including those with SEND, achieve highly in every subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
235 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Mark's Church of England Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benhall Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lakeside Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Warden Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angharad Fitch
- Phone
- 01242702280
- Address
- Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115712
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.