What our children say
- The best thing about St Mark's is that everyone is kind and caring.
- When I leave St Mark's I will always remember the opportunities, especially Rhos because it brings us closer together and makes us believe in ourselves.
- Our words and actions change our world. This is true at St Mark's because everything we do can make a difference, no matter how small.
- Everyone has a voice at St Mark's and every voice is heard...The teachers act how they expect us to act and say things they expect us to say, setting a good example towards all children.
- I love St Mark's.
Year 6 leavers 2019
What Parents Say:
Our child has had a really positive start to his school life. Thank you’ (Year R parent)
‘My wife and I are appreciative of all the school has done and continues to do to help xxx grow and be educated. St Mark’s is a fine, fine school; it has to be one of the best I have ever visited in my long career as a teacher. I cannot be more effusive in my praise…” (Year R parent)
‘I wanted to say what an amazing place of love and security your school is and has been for (my children). Thank you for all the opportunities you have provided xxxx over the years and ‘helping them grow’ with St Mark’s love. (Year 6 parent)
‘We are delighted that xxxx had the opportunity to attend St Mark’s and don’t believe he would have achieved what he has within any other school. St Mark’s has truly exceptional staff who nurture and support pupils. (Year 6 parent)
‘We love being part of St Mark’s’ (Parent survey feedback, 2022)
‘Would I recommend St Mark’s? I have, twice. Both families have joined and both are thrilled with the school. (Parent survey feedback 2022)
What our Visitors Say:
"The staff were amazing and an absolute pleasure to work with.... You have a fantastic team, and I know you're all going to be brilliant at creating a new ambition for EVERY child"
PE trainer. September 2019
"Adults and pupils alike care for each other, showing respect and kindness. You are ambitious for pupils to achieve well and to make good progress academically, but you also place a strong emphasis on developing pupils’ characters and their sense of responsibility."
OFSTED October 2018
What our Visitors Say:
"Pupils are safe in school because leaders have placed the well-being of every child at the heart of the school’s work."
"Pupils thrive on the many opportunities that they have to take responsibility, and this contributes to the school being a warmly inclusive and friendly place for pupils to learn. " OFSTED October 2018
What our Education Partners Say:
‘Your school staff show real empathy and compassion for the children in your care and there is mutual respect for everybody in your community.’ (Feedback after a residential visit, 2022)