Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Address: High Street
Town/City: Swanage
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH19 2PH
Telephone Number: 01929 422949
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Coastal Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Coastal Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Katherine Astle
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 89 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 42% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.4%

Location and administration

URN: 142165
DfE Number: 838/3363
UKPRN: 10053093
UPRN: 200004823693
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: Swanage (E05012722)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 401210E, 79026N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 36' 41.7" N 1° 59' 2.89" W
Plus Code: 9C2WJ268+J8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Katy Astle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Angela Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 October 2025.
  • Judith Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Lindy Cameron - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
  • Lizabeth Fielder - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Zoey Ingarfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Bridget Leary - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Poppy Maltby - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
  • Rebecca Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Heather Pardoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mr Richard Purchase - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 July 2028.
  • Mrs Carole Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 June 2030.
  • Mrs Cheryl Sutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 September 2029.