St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Address: Ramslye Road
Town/City: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Postcode: TN4 8LN
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2026

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Bird
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 333 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.7%

Location and administration

URN: 118613
DfE Number: 886/3052
UKPRN: 10069119
UPRN: 100062585738
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Pantiles (E05015809)
Diocese: CE31(Diocese of Rochester)

Easting & Northing: 556979E, 138070N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 15.77" N 0° 14' 30.41" E
Plus Code: 9F3246CR+CP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mark's Church of England Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Broadwater Down Primary School (0.7km)
  3. The Mead School (1.3km)
  4. Holmewood House School (1.9km)
  5. Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School (1.9km)
  6. Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School (2.1km)
  7. Claremont Primary School (2.1km)
  8. The Wells Free School (2.2km)
  9. Rose Hill School (2.2km)
  10. Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (2.5km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Rev Claire Allwood - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Miss Rhiannon Begg - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Simon Bird - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Deepti De Araujo - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Donoghue - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Gray - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Hester Gudmunsen - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Heel - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr David Hill - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2016 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Ms Jamie Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2012 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Ms Shelley Kerr Black - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.