SchoolScoresSt Mark's CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, GL51 6NU
01242 702280 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2013.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
66% — 6 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
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 | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 31st highest of 42 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.0%* | 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
- Benhall Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Lakeside Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greatfield Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warden Hill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowanfield Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowanfield Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- Dean Close Airthrie 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hesters Way Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Mark's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115712.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.