Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School vs Downe House
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
Downe House
Thatcham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students
| Measure | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East | Downe House Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,471 | #555 of 679 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,697 | #3450 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 535 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 535 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 18.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.8 |
| town | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | 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 21.2).
- •Downe House is the larger school with 535 students compared with 195.
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a local authority school while Downe House is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is co-educational and Downe House is girls.
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 Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School better than Downe House?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 21.2 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 Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Downe House?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: 195. Downe House: 535. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Downe House rank in South East?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 and Downe House is 555th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).