St Marks Primary School

What St Marks Primary School does

St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry state-funded primary academy located on Aylesbury Road in Bromley (BR2 0QR), serving approximately 360 pupils across 12 classes from Reception (age 4-5) to Year 6 (age 10-11). The school operates as part of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust registered in England and Wales (Company Number 07525735) that was founded in 2013 and has since expanded to include community schools in East Sussex. St Mark's welcomed a new cohort of 60 Reception pupils in 2026/2027 and runs an admissions process coordinated through the London Borough of Bromley. The school is led by Headteacher Chris Hollands and an interim AAC Chair (Mr K Ramadan), with a teaching and operational staff of approximately 60.

The school's core product is its broad and balanced curriculum pursuing academic excellence alongside sport, music, and art, validated by an Outstanding Ofsted rating (June 2024) and a positive SIAMS Church school inspection. Key Stage 2 outcomes for 2025 substantially exceed national averages across Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Combined measures, and KS1 Phonics attainment is also above national. Layered around the academic core is a substantial wrap-around and enrichment offering: the award-winning Lions' Den Before and After School Club (7.30am-8.45am and 3.20pm-6.00pm), instrumental music lessons via Bromley Youth Music Trust, a SEND/Inclusion service, a Lion Cubs parent-toddler group, Forest School, PTA fundraising events, and a roster of external clubs (theatre, football, science, chess, Spanish, tech).

The business model is fundamentally a publicly funded education model with limited commercial revenue. The dominant income stream is UK government per-pupil funding and grants (including Pupil Premium and the ring-fenced PE/Sports Premium) administered via the Academy Funding Agreement. Ancillary revenue is generated through school meals (catered by The Pantry, partially subsidised by the Mayor of London's Universal Free School Meals extension), Lions' Den wrap-around fees, private music tuition (parent-paid to BYMT), facility hire, and PTA fundraising. Operating technology consists of the Arbor parent portal and management information system, a Greenhouse-built website, Microsoft Sway newsletters, Google Analytics, and PTA-run Twitter. There is no proprietary software product, no venture or external equity funding, and the entity operates as a non-profit academy.

Name

St Marks Primary School

Legal name

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Website

https://st-marks.bromley.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St Mark's is a two-form entry Church of England primary academy in Bromley, serving approximately 360 pupils aged 4-11 as part of the Aquinas Multi Academy Trust, and operating on UK government per-pupil funding supplemented by wrap-around care and ancillary fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Wrap-around childcare
• Before after school club
• Primary school admissions
• Extra-curricular clubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Pupil Premium): Government grant allocated to support learning of children whose circumstances may cause them to be disadvantaged. At St Mark's, this is used to specifically raise attainment, improve well-being, and offer equal life chances.
2. Government Funding (PE and Sports Premium): Ring-fenced government funding dedicated to developing sports in schools, used to improve provision of PE and sport as well as enhancing healthy lifestyles.
3. School Meals: The Pantry provides school catering services. The Mayor of London has extended funding for Universal Free School Meals. Schools make up any difference in funding.
4. Before and After School Club (Lions' Den): Award-winning on-site Breakfast and After School Club running from 7.30 am - 8.45 am and 3.20 pm - 6.00 pm during term time.
5. Facility Hire: School facilities are available for hire. The school does not let facilities for birthdays or parties.
6. Music Lessons: Instrumental lessons provided by Bromley Youth Music Trust (BYMT) teachers during school hours. A private arrangement between parents and BYMT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Mark's is a two-form entry Church of England primary school delivering full-time education for children from Reception (age 4-5) through Year 6 (age 10-11), with 60 Reception places per cohort. Core delivery is a broad and balanced curriculum pursuing academic excellence alongside sport, music, and art, supported by an on-site wrap-around Breakfast and After School Club (Lions' Den) operating 7.30am-6.00pm term-time. Additional paid offerings include music lessons, a parent-toddler group, extra-curricular clubs, school meals, and facility hire.

Product overview

St Mark's Church of England Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in Bromley, rated Outstanding by Ofsted (July 2024) and part of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust. The school's core educational offering is its broad and balanced curriculum emphasising academic excellence alongside sport, music, and art. The primary named service/product is Lions' Den, an award-winning on-site Before and After School Club. Additional offerings include music lessons (via BYMT), a comprehensive range of extra-curricular clubs (theatre, football, science, chess, Spanish, tech), Lion Cubs parent-toddler group, and pastoral support services including SEND support and safeguarding. The school operates via the Arbor management system for parent communications and payments, and partners with external providers including The Pantry (catering) and Buzzers Academies (holiday care).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lions' Den Before and After School Club: Award-winning on-site Breakfast and After School Club, awarded Kellogg's Best Breakfast Club in London. Runs from 7.30 am - 8.45 am in the morning, and from 3.20 pm - 6.00 pm in the afternoon.
• Aquinas Church of England Education Trust

Products and services

• Primary Education (Reception to Year 6) Two-form entry full-time primary education for children aged 4-11, with two parallel classes per year group across Reception through Year 6. Delivers a broad and balanced curriculum pursuing academic excellence alongside sport, music and art, taught within a Church of England ethos welcoming pupils of all faiths and none. Includes Forest School, SEND support, and safeguarding provision. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024.
• Lions' Den Before and After School Club Award-winning on-site wrap-around childcare running term-time only. Breakfast Club 7.30am-8.45am, After School Club 3.20pm-6.00pm. Awarded Kellogg's Best Breakfast Club in London. Bookings and payments managed via the Arbor Parent Portal.
• Music Lessons (Bromley Youth Music Trust) Instrumental and singing lessons provided on-site during school hours by visiting specialist tutors from Bromley Youth Music Trust (BYMT). A private commercial arrangement between parents and BYMT, with the school providing the venue.
• Extra-Curricular Clubs After-school club programme delivered by external providers on the school site, including Spotlights Theatre School, Bromley Football Club sessions, Spectacular Science, Mother Nature & Me, Chess Club, Olé Spanish for Everyone, and UTeachmi Tech Club. Targeted across Reception to Year 6 year groups.
• Lion Cubs Parent & Toddler Group On-site parent and toddler group open to all (not restricted to school families), running every Monday during term time from 9.30am-11am. Costs £1 per child per session on a pay-as-you-go basis.
• PTA Events and Fundraising Programme Parent Teacher Association-led programme of fundraising and community events including Summer Fair, discos, cake sales, preloved uniform sales, ice-cream Fridays, Fireworks display, Christmas pantomime, and PTA AGM. Funds raised provide additional learning tools, play equipment, and updated technology for the school.
• School Facility Hire School facilities made available for hire by external community and sports groups during off-school hours. The school explicitly does not accept bookings for birthdays or parties.
• Holiday Club (Buzzers Academies) Holiday and Inset day childcare delivered on the school site by external provider Buzzers Academies, providing continuous childcare cover for working families during school breaks.
• School Meals (The Pantry) Daily school lunches provided by external caterer The Pantry, offering a meat or vegetarian hot option plus pasta, jacket potato or sandwich each day. Partially funded by the Mayor of London's Universal Free School Meals extension, with parents paying any difference; Pupil Premium Free School Meals application recommended for eligible families (worth £1,320 per eligible child per year to the school).

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of pupils achieved expected standard in KS2 Reading (vs 75% national)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aquinas Church of England Education TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013St Mark's is part of the Aquinas Multi Academy Trust, a group of schools sharing similar educational vision and values. Aquinas was established in 2013 as natural development of positive relationships between neighbouring Church of England schools initially in Bromley area. In November 2018, two community schools (Rye College and Rye Community Primary School) joined, and in March 2025 Robertsbridge Community College joined - all three based in East Sussex.
• The PantrycoreOthersThe Pantry is the school caterer providing meals for children. They offer meat or vegetarian option, pasta, jacket potato or sandwich each day. Parents encountering difficulties should contact The Pantry directly at 020 8813 7040 or [email protected].
• ArborcoreTechnology or IntegrationArbor is the school management information system and parent portal used for sending emails and texts, payments and club bookings. Parents access via Arbor Parent Portal at login.arbor.sc.
• Oz SchoolwearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBranded uniform is available from Oz Schoolwear in Petts Wood. Contact: [email protected], Tel: 01689 824 767.
• St Mark's Church (Bromley)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has an excellent working relationship with St Mark's Church. At the end of each term the school celebrates worship together at the church. Classes or groups such as choir are regularly given chances to visit the church or work with clergy in Religious Education or developing worship. Website: stmarksbromley.org.uk.
• Spotlights Theatre SchoolminorOthersExternal theatre school providing classes at St Mark's School on Tuesdays (3:20pm-4:50pm for Reception-Year 2) and Fridays (3:30pm-5:00pm for Reception-Year 2, 3:30pm-6:30pm for Year 3-6). Contact: 0208 460 5711 or spotlights.co.uk.
• Bromley Football ClubminorOthersBromley FC coaches provide fun and engaging football sessions at the school. Years 5 & 6 on Thursdays 3:30pm-4:30pm, Years 2, 3 & 4 on Fridays 8am-8:45am. Includes invitations to home matches and player appearances.
• Buzzers AcademiesminorOthersBuzzers Academies runs holiday clubs and Inset day childcare at the school during school holidays, providing valuable childcare for families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aquinas Church of England Education Trust: The Multi-Academy Trust that governs St Mark's, founded 2013 in Bromley. Directly comparable as the parent and operational backbone, sharing resources, governance, and C of E identity across multiple primary and secondary schools.
• Biggin Hill Primary School: Local Bromley borough primary school serving a similar 4-11 age group and competing directly for pupils in the same catchment area. Comparable as a mainstream state primary school with similar funding and curriculum exposure.
• Diocese of Rochester Education Trust: Regional Anglican education trust supporting Church of England schools across the Bromley/Kent area. Comparable as a faith-based academy trust network operating under the same Anglican identity and SIAMS inspection regime.
• Bishop Justus Church of England School: Sister C of E school within the Aquinas Trust, also based in Bromley. Comparable as a Church of England academy sharing the same Trust governance, ethos, and funding framework.

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: One of the largest UK Multi-Academy Trusts, operating a large portfolio of primary and secondary academies, many in London. Comparable as a scale MAT operator running Outstanding-rated schools with similar funding and regulatory exposure.
• Oasis Community Learning: National Multi-Academy Trust running primary and secondary academies across England, including faith-tied and community schools. Comparable as a large-scale MAT with overlapping curriculum and operational structures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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