St Mark's Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Merton, London (CR4 2LF). It has 223 pupils and a capacity of 286.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, St Mark's Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 79% of pupils at St Mark's Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 18% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 75%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (41.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 75% speak English as an additional language. Merton is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.