Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy
Address: The Causeway, Mark
Town/City: Highbridge
County: Somerset
Postcode: TA9 4QA
Telephone Number: 01278 641262
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Wessex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Oliver Laken
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 158 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 143332
DfE Number: 933/3237
UKPRN: 10057737
UPRN: 100041233431
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Somerset (E06000066)
Constituency: Wells and Mendip Hills (E14001572)
Electoral Ward: King Alfred (E05014367)
Diocese: CE01(Diocese of Bath and Wells)

Easting & Northing: 336026E, 147620N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 13' 29.32" N 2° 55' 2.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3V63FM+W2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sedgemoor Manor School (2.4km)
  2. East Huntspill Primary Academy (2.7km)
  3. Brent Knoll Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  4. Churchfield Church School (4.1km)
  5. East Brent Church of England First School (4.6km)
  6. The King Alfred School an Academy (4.6km)
  7. West Huntspill Primary Academy (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Lorraine Clarke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2027.
  • Mr Oliver Laken - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Whitting - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2026.