St Mark's Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Ipswich, East of England IP2 9HN · Suffolk
#731 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#6080 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mark's Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School is a academy primary located in Ipswich, in the Suffolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 202 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 731st of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (59th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 202; capacity filled 96.2%.
There are 81 schools in Ipswich; St Mark's Catholic Primary School ranks 18th of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Mark's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 202
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chantry Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,006 students · 322 m away
St Joseph's College
Ipswich · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
564 students · 377 m away
The Willows Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
259 students · 697 m away
The Oaks Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 732 m away
Halifax Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students · 874 m away
Ranelagh Primary School
Ipswich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 969 m away
Hillside Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
402 students · 1.2 km away
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
811 students · 1.2 km away
Gusford Community Primary School
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
518 students · 1.4 km away
Sprites Primary Academy
Ipswich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Potter Street Academy
Harlow · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
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202 students
Orsett Church of England Primary School
Grays · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
Upwood Primary Academy
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202 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ware · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Brentwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Mark's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #731 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School ranks #731 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #6080 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School had 202 students in 2025.
Is St Mark's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mark's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mark's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.