Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

Previous inspections

• 10 October 2019School inspection
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• 10 November 2016Academy conversion letter
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Pupils

Pupils

158

Capacity

150

Girls / boys

50% / 50%

Free school meals

9%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

5.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

5.6

Leadership (FTE)

1.4

Part-time teachers

92%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted last inspected Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy on 21 January 2025 and did not give an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How do I apply for a place at Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. A place in its nursery class does not carry on into Reception, so you still need to apply. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy had 158 pupils aged 2 to 9 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 150. It is a mixed school.