Admissions
Our Mission
St. Mark's is a Catholic community inspired by Gospel values where relationships are rooted in love. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to live out our faith and a dedication to embrace excellence in all that we do. We believe in education that instils possibilities, transforms lives and enables all to fulfil their potential.
St. Mark's enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic achievement based on a consistent record of excellent examination results. We are proud of the progress that all of our pupils make, and we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum. We expect all pupils to work hard, to show respect and courtesy for others and to take pride in their appearance. The continuing success of St. Mark's School is based on a positive partnership between parents and school and we are a true family school for brothers, sisters and parents.
Outstanding Ofsted and Catholic Schools Inspection Results
We are thrilled to share that St Mark’s Catholic School has been judged Outstanding in all areas in our most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in September 2022. This exceptional outcome is a testament to the unwavering commitment and hard work of our staff, students, and the entire St Mark’s community.
Additionally, following our Catholic Schools Inspection on 14th–15th November, St Mark’s was once again graded Outstanding overall, achieving Grade 1 (Outstanding) in all nine areas of the inspection framework. This remarkable achievement recognises not only our academic excellence, but also the strength of our Catholic Life, Mission, and Collective Worship across the school.
We invite you to read the attached inspection reports, which highlight the outstanding work of our RE department and celebrate the vibrant Catholic ethos that underpins everything we do at St Mark’s.
Open Events
September 2027 entry for prospective Year 7 students
The students and staff of St Mark’s invite you to attend our Open Evening or one of our Open Mornings. Meet staff and students and find out why St Mark’s is such a successful and happy School Community.
Open Mornings, 9 - 10.30am
Thursday 24th September 2026
Tuesday 29th September 2026
You will have the opportunity to have a tour of the School led by Sixth Form students.
Open Evening, Thursday 24th September, 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 24th September, 5pm - 8pm
Sixth Form Students will lead tours of the School and you will be able to visit Departments and speak to our wonderful staff and students.
Headteacher's presentations will take place at 5.10pm and 6.15pm, where you'll hear about our vision, values, and what makes St Mark's special.
Final tours depart at 7.10pm - please arrive in good time to ensure you don't miss out.
Parking will be available on site.
Please note that we do not offer private tours of the school.
Year 7 Entry for 2026
Applications for a place in Year 7 for the academic year beginning September 2026 closed on 31 October 2025. For late applications you will need to complete the following steps;
To apply for a Year 7 place at St Mark’s Catholic School for September 2026, you will need to:
- Contact the admissions team at your local authority
- Read the Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027 Entry Notes.
- Complete the following St Mark's Online Supplementary Information Form:
Further information can be found in our Admissions Policy for 2026-2027 Entry.
Waiting List
If you were offered a place at a school you ranked lower than St Mark’s in your preferences, you will be automatically added to our waiting list. If you were offered a place at a school ranked higher, you may still join the waiting list by getting in touch with your local council.
If you wish to be considered for St Mark’s and you did not originally apply to us, please contact School Admissions at your Local Authority, and complete our Supplementary Information Form.
Should places become available after Monday 23rd March, they will be allocated and offered according to our published oversubscription criteria.
Year 7 entry for 2027
Applications for a place in Year 7 September 2027 will open on the 1st September closing on 31 October 2026.
To apply for a Year 7 place at St Mark’s Catholic School for September 2027, you will need to:
- Complete a Common Application Form (also known as the EAdmissions form, on your local authority website.)
- Complete the St Mark's Online Supplementary Information Form, which will be available from September 1st.
- Further information can be found in our Admissions Policy for 2027-2028 Entry. (link)
Appeals
If you were unsuccessful in gaining a place at St Mark’s, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeals panel.
If you wish to make an appeal, please contact our Admissions Officer Mrs Bantleman on admissions@st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk
In Year Admissions
Applications for in-year Admissions (students currently in Years 7-11) are made via Hounslow Borough Council
Once we receive your details from the council, our in-year application form will be emailed to you.
Your child will then be placed onto the waiting list for their relevant year group.
St. Mark's operates a waiting list in each year group based on the Admissions Policy for Year 7.
Enquiries: admissions@st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk
Policies for 2022-27