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Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

Academy converter · Highbridge · TA9 4QA

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–9

Pupils

158

Local authority

Somerset

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–9, in Highbridge, Somerset, 158 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 9.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Bath and Wells.

Open schools in Highbridge
8
Primary schools in Highbridge
6
Academies among open schools in Highbridge
88% (7)
Open schools in TA9
8
Primary in TA9
6
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Primary in Somerset LA
218

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HighbridgeNear TA9

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
143332

Location

Address
The Causeway, Mark
Postcode
TA9 4QA
Town
Highbridge
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Wells and Mendip Hills
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
158
Boys / girls
79 / 79
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
158 / 150 (105%)
Free school meals
9.1%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Governance
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Oliver Laken
Telephone
01278641262
Website
www.markfirstschool.co.uk

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2025-01-21 — Not judged (Report)