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St Mark's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in London, Lambeth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

207

Pupils

240

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Mark's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Mark's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Mark's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Mark's Church of England Primary School is managed by Lambeth and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lambeth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lambeth catchment area documents →

St Mark's Church of England Primary School: 240 places, 86% filled: places available

St Mark's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.7% of pupils at St Mark's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lambeth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Lambeth school admissions →

St Mark's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Harleyford Road, Kennington, London, SE11 5SL
Local authority
Lambeth
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
50.7% of pupils
DfE URN
100619

Other Primary Schools in London

If St Mark's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Lambeth

St Mark's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Lambeth. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Mark's Church of England Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Mark's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Mark's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St Mark's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Lambeth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lambeth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Mark's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mark's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 207 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lambeth.

What is the admissions policy for St Mark's Church of England Primary School?

St Mark's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lambeth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mark's Church of England Primary School cover?

St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in London, Lambeth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mark's Church of England Primary School?

St Mark's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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