Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools vs Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Thatcham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
307 students
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
| Measure | Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Thatcham, South East | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1570 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #9152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 307 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 307 | 195 |
| Free school meals | – | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brockmarl.org.uk | www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is the larger school with 307 students compared with 195.
- •Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is a independent school while Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools better than Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools: 307. Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School rank in South East?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is unranked and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).