SchoolScoresMark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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The Causeway, Mark, Highbridge, TA9 4QA
01278 641262 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Highbridge comparisons use the 5 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Highbridge | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 62nd highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Highbridge. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 35%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Highbridge figures pool parents at the Highbridge schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Highbridge. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- East Huntspill Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brent Knoll CofE Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchfield Church School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Brent CofE First School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?
93% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy as their first choice for 24 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143332.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.