A good voluntary aided school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mark's Church of England Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Unique and valued by God"
St Mark’s is a Church of England primary school with Christian values at the core. It is linked with St Mark’s Church Kennington; Anglican timetable; collective worship; visits from church leaders; inclusive of other faiths and beliefs; RE follows the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education curriculum and includes learning about various world religions.
Welcome from Headteacher Mr Sola Ingram: St Mark’s is an inclusive one-form entry Church of England Primary School in Oval, Kennington and Vauxhall with Christian values at its core. The school highlights safeguarding, outdoor learning and community partnerships, and notes Ofsted judged the school Outstanding in the area of Personal Development in 2019.
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Breakfast Club runs 8:00am–8:50am. After School Clubs run 3:30pm–4:25pm for Reception to Year 6. The school day totals about 32.5 hours per week. From September 2025, Breakfast Club costs £3.50 per session for all children; after-school club sessions cost £3.50 per session per club, with Pupil Premium children paying a reduced rate of £2.00 per session.
St Mark’s provides SEND support through universal teaching, targeted interventions and access to external specialists as needed. The SENCO coordinates support, Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are reviewed termly, and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) may be pursued. Services include Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, CAMHS, Lambeth Autism Advisory Service, Sensory Service, and School nurse; a school counsellor and pastoral supports are available; records and progress are regularly reviewed with parents.
School meals: £3.00 per day or £15.00 per week (2025–2026). Breakfast Club: £3.50 per session. After School Clubs: £3.50 per session per club. Pupil Premium reductions apply for after school clubs (£2.00 per session).