Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Highbridge, South West TA9 4QA · Somerset
#150 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1573 of 15,697 nationally
About Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is a academy primary located in Highbridge, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 158 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 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 150th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (84th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 158; capacity filled 105.3%.
There are 7 schools in Highbridge; Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy ranks 1st of 7 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%)9.1%
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 Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 158
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 105.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
East Huntspill Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
95 students · 2.7 km away
Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
180 students · 3.9 km away
Churchfield Church School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
411 students · 4.1 km away
East Brent Church of England First School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
77 students · 4.6 km away
The King Alfred School
Highbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students · 4.6 km away
West Huntspill Primary School
Highbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
123 students · 4.9 km away
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
154 students · 5.2 km away
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Wedmore · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
595 students · 5.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students · 5.4 km away
St Andrew's Church Junior School
Burnham-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
290 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Westbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
158 students
Worle Village Primary School
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
158 students
Padstow School
Padstow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
157 students
Wilcombe Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
157 students
Bickleigh on Exe Church of England Primary School
Tiverton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
Freshford Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
159 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy a good school?
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy has a Success Index (England) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #150 of 1,695 in South West. 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 Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy rank in South West?
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy ranks #150 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1573 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy had 158 students in 2025.
Is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.