Chieveley Primary School vs Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chieveley Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
| Measure | Chieveley Primary School Newbury, South East | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2057 of 2,471 | #1570 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12553 of 15,697 | #9152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 164 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newbury | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chieveleyschool.co.uk | www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 28.3).
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 48%).
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 164.
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 Chieveley Primary School better than Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chieveley Primary School and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chieveley Primary School: 164. Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chieveley Primary School and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School rank in South East?
Chieveley Primary School is 2057th of 2,471 and Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).