St Mark's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in London (Islington).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At the heart of our vision is a profound Christian understanding of God, revealed through His Word in both the Old and New Testaments and exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 119 beautifully captures the essence of God's Word, portraying attributes that reflect Gods very nature: righteousness, trustworthiness, truthfulness, faithfulness, unchangeability, eternality, light, and purity. Our vision is deeply rooted in the belief that each person is precious to God and uniquely crafted with a purpose.
As we journey through life, we are guided by Gods Word, which lights our path and directs us towards a future brimming with promise and potential. We are not alone on this journey; God walks with us, fostering an environment where every individual and community can thrive.
Our commitment to this vision is evident in every decision we make, ensuring that our actions reflect the values of Gods Word. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of our lives, creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Our Lens
- Osmington Bay
- Music
- Deanery
- School Gardening
- Junior Leadership Team
- Year Groups
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 100444
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Islington
- Constituency
- Islington North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Eggleston | Chair of Governors | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Cathryn Sheehan Former | Chair of Governors | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reverend Selwyn Cush-Etter | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael O'Callaghan | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Ruth Woodward | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Anjna Khurana | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Monica Zhu | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Miranda Godden | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emily Brigstocke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Susan Tilki | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Fiona MacCorquodale | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr James Eggleston | Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Robin Garrett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Rachel Boston Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Sean McEleney Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Miss Nadena Dease Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record