SchoolScoresSt Mark's CofE School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Bay Tree Road, Bath, BA1 6ND
01225 312661 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 17 March 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 60% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 59% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 75% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 80% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 71% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 26 parents of children with SEND Higher than 76% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 70% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
44% — 5 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 1 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.9 | 47.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
80 pupils in this year group.
89% — 6 points below the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 30% | 48% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | – | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | – | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 35.3 | 35 |
"Not published": No pupils were entered.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | Not published |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 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 Bath and North East Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 138 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.5
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.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.2% | 19.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 100% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.5% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.5% | 14.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 7.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.9 | 20.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 1.58% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 2% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bath. Higher than 68% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Royal High School GDST 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 41% A*/A at A level
- Kingswood School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 49% A*/A at A level
- King Edward's School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 62% A*/A at A level
- Bath Academy 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 26% A*/A at A level
- Hayesfield Girls School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beechen Cliff School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oldfield School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Prior Park College 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 36% A*/A at A level
- Ralph Allen School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 strong, 1 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Mark's CofE School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Mark's CofE School?
90% of the 50 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Mark's CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mark's CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put St Mark's CofE School as their first choice for 68 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 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 147801.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.