St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedRoman CatholicSixth form
Tripton Road, Harlow, CM18 6AA
Headteacher · Mr John Taylor
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Key facts
Pupils1,099Capacity 1,120
OfstedGoodInspected 22 February 2023
TrustSt. Mark's West Essex Catholic School
Free school meals21%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 22 February 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
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- Passmores Academy1.0 mi