St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Harlow, CM18 6AA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 50% in England
1 of 6 in Harlow
Pupils
1,099
First preferences per place
1.09
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 45.7 | 46.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 42% | 39% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 41% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 | -0.04 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sir Frederick Gibberd College · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 49% in England
- Burnt Mill Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Passmores Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 10% in England
- Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Harlow · 1.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 7% in England
- Mark Hall Academy · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Leventhorpe · 4.4 mi · Good · Top 33% in England
Best secondary schools in Harlow · Best secondary schools in Essex
The neighbourhood
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is in Bush Fair & Brays Grove (typical home £325,000, crime high).
What is St Mark's West Essex Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does St Mark's West Essex Catholic School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St Mark's West Essex Catholic School is in the top 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.