St. Mark's Church in Wales VA Primary School

Learning, playing, praying and growing together to become the best that we can be.

St. Mark’s is a Church in Wales Voluntary Aided primary school catering for pupils between the ages of 3 and 11. We are situated on the southern outskirts of Haverfordwest and primarily serve the catchment area of Merlin’s Bridge. As St. Mark’s is a Church in Wales school, collective worship and religious education are founded in the Anglican tradition.

Welcome from the School Senedd:

Hi. We are the St. Mark's Senedd. Our church and school values, such as caring and kindness, and our rules of being ready, safe and respectful means that we have always got your back. Our school is really friendly and it is really easy to make friends. When you are stuck or hurt, there is always someone there to help you. Pupils love to represent the school in sport and music. There are so many different opportunities for learning, in class, on trips and workshops. It feels such an honour to be in such a special, safe school.

Welcome to St. Mark’s VA School

A message from Miss Gillespie

It is a privilege to share with you a glimpse of the vibrant life at our wonderful Church in Wales school. At St. Mark’s, we are proud to serve our community and partner with families to nurture every child’s potential. Visitors often remark on the calm, inclusive atmosphere that defines our school—a place where pupils feel valued, safe and ready to learn.

Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide rich and varied experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a love of learning for life. We place great emphasis on the essential skills of reading, writing, and numeracy, ensuring these foundations are strong and secure. Alongside academic excellence, we celebrate creativity, resilience and respect—qualities that prepare our pupils for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Rooted in our Christian values, we strive to create a caring environment where every child knows they belong. Our pupils take pride in being part of the St. Mark’s family, and we take pride in helping them grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope it gives you a sense of the joy and purpose that shape everything we do at St. Mark’s.

Head Teacher: Miss Sharon Gillespie

Chair of Governing Body: Mr Dan Brett

Admin Officers: Mrs Debbie Lewis, Mrs Jennifer John

Family Engagement Officer: Mrs Jennifer John

Admissions: As a Voluntary Aided School, we manage our own admissions for children joining our school. Please see our current Admissions Policy for further information, or contact us directly if you would like to discuss applying for a place in our school.

Our school improvement priorities

1 Ensure pupils make the progress of which they are capable in Literacy, especially in Writing.

2 Strengthen Community Engagement and Belonging.

3 Develop Leadership at every level.

4 Increase opportunities for Authentic Enterprise and Financial Literacy.

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