ST MARK'S COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL in Greater London, Islington

Education Centre Information: St Mark's CofE Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Islington
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of London
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 201
Number of boys: 101
Number of girls: 100
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Mark's School is a one-form entry Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School attached to the Church of St Mark, Tollington Park. It is housed in a beautifully kept building, which was rebuilt in 1954. It was founded in 1893, the school opened with one building for infants and one for older boys and girls. Each child is given the opportunity to reach its full potential. It has an excellent equipped computer suite comprising 15 computers and an interactive whiteboard. All children are given the opportunity to learn to play tuned and untuned percussion instruments as part of their music lessons. The school football teams have been successful in recent years. The school aim is that all the children should experience a wide variety of sports, some of a competitive nature. It also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, which are taken by the staff, or other professional tutors include: football club, dance, drama, art, cricket, guitar, basketball and choir. The children are valued for themselves as individuals and in turn are encouraged to value themselves and each other.