Highcliffe St Mark Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Address: Greenways, Highcliffe
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 5AZ
Telephone Number: 01425 273029
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2005
Trust: Christchurch Learning Partnership And Church Of England

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Barker
Capacity: 654
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 651 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.4%

Location and administration

URN: 134987
DfE Number: 839/3699
UKPRN: 10072366
UPRN: 100041046886
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (E06000058)
Constituency: Christchurch (E14001171)
Electoral Ward: Highcliffe & Walkford (E05012664)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 420953E, 94057N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 44' 46.97" N 1° 42' 15.34" W
Plus Code: 9C2WP7WW+H7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Barker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Liz Booth - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Caola - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2026.
  • Mrs Sheila Carnon - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Ms Charlotte Faulkner-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Mace - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Stuart William Sawyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 April 2030.
  • Mr Matt Tuddenham - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Rev Ian Whitham - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).