Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

About Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is an academy converter in Highbridge, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 158 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

158 / 150 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

The Causeway, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QA

Phone

01278641262

Head Teacher

Oliver Laken

Website

www.markfirstschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is an academy converter in Highbridge, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–9.

How many pupils does Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy have?

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy has 158 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy?

Mark First and Pre-School CE Academy is located at The Causeway, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4QA.