St Mark's Primary School Catchment Area
St Mark's Primary School is a community primary school in Mitcham, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 223 pupils, and a capacity of 286 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
223
Pupils
286
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
St Mark's Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Mark's Primary School?
The catchment area for St Mark's Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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 siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for St Mark's Primary School is set by Merton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Merton catchment area documents →St Mark's Primary School: 286 places, 78% filled: places available
St Mark's Primary School has a published admission number of 286 places. 223 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 286 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. 41.3% of pupils at St Mark's 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 Mitcham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Merton 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 Merton school admissions →
St Mark's Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St Mark's Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LF
- Local authority
- Merton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102645
Other Primary Schools in Mitcham
If St Mark's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mitcham are the next closest alternatives.
Bond Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3HG
Lonesome Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 1SD
Haslemere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 3PQ
The Sherwood School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 1JP
Cranmer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 4XU
Gorringe Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR4 2YA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Mark's 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Mark's Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Mark's Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Mark's Primary School is the geographic zone Merton 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 siblings. Merton 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 Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Mark's Primary School has a capacity of 286 places and currently has 223 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.
What is the admissions policy for St Mark's Primary School? ▾
Admission to St Mark's Primary School is managed by Merton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St Mark's Primary School cover? ▾
St Mark's Primary School is a primary school in Mitcham, Merton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.