Welcome to St Mark's School Community

We understand that when deciding which school is best for your children, there can be a lot of unanswered questions. We aim to provide you with all the information that you may need. If there is anything you require further information about, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team in the school office.   We are always happy to show people around our lovely school so please get in touch for a tour with the Headteacher.

Admission Arrangements

The Admissions policy of St Mark’s CE Primary School is common to all community and voluntary controlled primary schools in West Sussex. You can find information and how to apply on this website: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/school-places/

 All requests for places, including those for children with disabilities, should be directed to the West Sussex Admissions Team: Telephone: 0330 222 4059

Email: admissions@westsussex.gov.uk

The admission number for the School is 15 children each year.  Due to the rural location, it is unusual for the school to have enough children within our catchement area so, where more applications are made, places are allocated in priority as follows:-

  1. Children who need a place at the School on exceptional and compelling social, psychological or medical grounds OR children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs naming the School OR Looked After Children (children in public care).

2. Children who live in the catchment area with brothers or sisters already attending the School and who will still be there when the child starts (brothers or sisters may be half or step-siblings but must be living permanently at the same address).

3. Other children in the catchment area.

4. Children who live outside the catchment area with brothers or sisters already attending the School and who will still be there when the child starts (brothers or sisters may be half or step-siblings but must be living permanently at the same address).

5. Other children who live outside the catchment area.

Visits

Visits to the School are especially welcome.  Please contact the School Secretary to make an appointment.  

Church of England School  

Recognising its historic foundation, the School preserves and develops its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church, at Parish and Diocesan level.  The School aims to serve its community by providing education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.  It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers all its pupils.