Principal’s Welcome

Our vision at St Mark’s Church of England Academy is to raise the achievement and life chances of our students and to serve our community by providing access to a range of activities and opportunities. We are committed to creating an outstanding learning environment for your child and for the community.

St Mark’s is an 11-18 mixed Academy in extensive grounds in a pleasant green field location in the London Borough of Merton. The Academy’s specialism in Science and Performing Arts means that we have the resources and expertise to encourage students to develop confidence, understanding and skills in these areas.

As a Church of England Academy we encourage development of the moral and spiritual well-being of our students as much as academic success. We support unity between different religions, culture and beliefs. We welcome all families who feel they would benefit from, and be able to contribute to, the life and work of the Academy which is inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, while embracing Christian tradition and beliefs.

The Academy is sponsored by a partnership of the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education and CfBT Education Trust. This spirit of partnership will be reflected in every aspect of our approach which is one that recognises that what we build together is stronger because it represents the hopes and determination of us all.

The next five years will be an exciting and formative time for your child.  At St Mark’s we will work in partnership with you and your family to make it a happy and secure time too.  The Academy is extremely positive and excited about the future and we look forward to your child becoming part of that future.

The true quality and spirit of the Academy can only be judged by visiting us and seeing what St Mark’s can offer your child. We welcome parents and children who are keen to share our vision.

Esther Holland

Executive Principal