Head Teacher's Welcome

Welcome to James Marks Academy

Welcome to the James Marks website. James Marks supports young people who, prior to joining, have not experienced their full potential. All of our pupils have EHC plans; the majority of our cohort have an Autism diagnosis as their primary need;  others SEMH and a small minority have a combination of both.

We strive to create an environment where each individual can flourish irrespective of their previous difficulties. We take a holistic approach to developing our pupils from support for families, to bespoke educational programmes leading to successful onward transition.

Visitors to James Marks are immediately struck by the respectful, calm and considerate atmosphere around our site, which mirrors the pride and commitment both our staff and pupils have in our community.

There is a wealth of information on the website that I hope will give you a real flavour of the provision of which we are all so proud. 

Trevor Orchard 
Executive Head