St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Talbot Village, Bournemouth, BH10 4JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bournemouth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It ranks 18th of 26 primary schools in Bournemouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 20 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Pupils are at the heart of this friendly and caring school. The school is determined that all pupils will reach their full potential. They have constructed a curriculum that supports pupils both academically and personally. The majority of parents appreciate the care and support the school provides. One parent said, 'The school has a clear focus on pupils' academic learning, and they are also surrounded by staff who care about their wider development.' Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning. Classrooms are mostly calm and purposeful. When low-level disruption occurs, staff deal with it quickly. Pupils feel safe in school. They know they can talk to their friends and any adult if they have a concern. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They demonstrate this by their high levels of attendance. Pupils enjoy the range of extra-curricular opportunities that are open to them. They understand how the school supports their personal development and well-being. Pastoral support is strong. The school is shaped by its values: to 'respect, aspire and rejoice'. These are well understood by the whole community. Pupils understand difference. They are respectful of different cultures and beliefs. Pupils know that everyone should be treated the same, whatever they think or believe in.
What the school should improve
- Assessment information across some subjects in the wider curriculum is not always used precisely enough to strengthen pupils' understanding. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed. The trust needs to check systematically what pupils know and can do when implementing the curriculum and adapt learning to ensure pupils build their knowledge well.
- For some pupils with SEND, targets are too broad. Their individual learning needs are not met well in the classroom. This slows their learning. The trust needs to ensure that pupil targets are precise and learning meets their individual needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Mark's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Kingsleigh Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Winton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST MARK'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Bright
- Phone
- 01202512241
- Address
- Talbot Village, Bournemouth, BH10 4JA
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- URN
- 142445
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.