# Highcliffe St Mark Primary School — Christchurch, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Claire Barker

## Contact

- **Address:** Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, Christchurch, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 0180642040225
- **Website:** http://www.highcliffeprimary.dorset.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/christchurch/highcliffe-st-mark-primary-school-11478

## About

Highcliffe St Mark Primary School is a Church Of England Foundation School. Our ethos, actions, and thoughts are underpinned by our core Christian Values of respect, courage, and compassion. We aim to give children the skills and knowledge they need to be confident, independent, and curious learners.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Nov 2013
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our children thrive at Highcliffe St Mark: We've been so impressed with the school's commitment to our children's emotional and academic growth. The staff are dedicated, caring and passionate about teaching. Our son loves the outdoor space and the regular trips to the nearby woods. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Values-driven learning: We chose Highcliffe St Mark because of its strong Christian values and community ethos. Our daughter loves her RE lessons and has been encouraged to ask questions and explore her faith. The staff are approachable and keep us informed about her progress. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but some communication issues: We were initially happy with the school, but as our child progressed, we encountered some difficulties with communication from the teachers. They were supportive, but we often had to chase them for updates. The facilities are lovely, and our child enjoyed the extracurricular activities. *(Mar 2021)*

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