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Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

Academy converter · Highbridge · TA9 4QA

Ages 2–9 · 158 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

1.03 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-01-21

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.2%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
4.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
105

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.03 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

31

Places offered

30

1st-preference offers

30

Total preferences (any rank)
39
Preferred offers (top 3)
30
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

158 pupils · 150 places

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 type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Bath and Wells
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Oliver Laken

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

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

  • East Huntspill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Highbridge · TA9 3PT · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM21.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • Churchfield Church School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Highbridge · TA9 3JF · Somerset

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM46.2%
    • Demand0.93

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

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

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