Welcome to St Mark’s Primary School!

As the Head Teacher of St Mark’s, it is my absolute privilege to welcome you to our wonderful school community. Here, at St Mark’s, we believe education is about much more than academic success—it’s about nurturing the whole child, instilling confidence, and preparing them for a life of purpose.

We are immensely proud to be part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust and of our exemplary OFSTED in 2025, as well as our ‘Excellent’ SIAMS judgement in 2022. These recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to providing an environment where every child can flourish.

At St Mark’s, our core values—hope, honesty, perseverance, friendship, and forgiveness—are at the heart of everything we do:

✨ Hope inspires our children to dream big, embrace challenges with optimism, and believe in their ability to achieve great things.

💛 Honesty builds a school culture of trust and respect, where students learn the value of integrity in their words and actions.

🌱 Perseverance is key to growth. We celebrate effort and determination, helping children develop resilience that will serve them well throughout their lives.

🤝 Friendship is treasured. Our pupils describe St Mark’s as a place where "everyone gets along well." Kindness and empathy are the foundation of our community.

💖 Forgiveness allows us to learn from mistakes and grow. We teach our children that forgiveness is a strength—one that fosters understanding and harmony.

Our vision statement, ‘Let your light shine,’ taken from Matthew 5:16—"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven"—captures our commitment to helping each child develop their unique talents and confidence.

Our school is a place where children thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Visitors often remark on our warm and welcoming atmosphere. As noted in our latest inspection:

"‘Let your light shine’ permeates every aspect of this warm and welcoming school. Pupils describe it as a place where everyone gets along well."

Pupils at St Mark’s display exemplary behaviour, showing kindness and respect to both adults and peers. They take pride in their learning, excel in national curriculum tests, and enthusiastically embrace opportunities such as school council, eco-committee, and multi-sports club. Their sense of pride in their school is evident in everything they do.

I warmly invite you to explore our website further and see for yourself the joyful, vibrant, and supportive learning environment we have created at St Mark’s. Whether you are a prospective family or a current member of our school community, know that you are part of something truly special.

Warm regards,
Mrs. Sian Randall
Head Teacher