SchoolScoresSt Mark's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Ramslye Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8LN
01892 525402 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 118613), before it changed to its current form.
68% — 6 points above the Kent average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Kent. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 32 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
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 | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 23 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 10th highest of 21 state primary schools in Tunbridge Wells. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.4%* | 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
- Broadwater Down Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mead School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claremont Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Wells Free School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langton Green Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 88% 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 Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Primary School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did St Mark's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Mark's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put St Mark's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 32 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 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 152587.
- 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.