Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School vs Gatten and Lake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 88 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
Gatten and Lake Primary School
Shanklin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
195 students
| Measure | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East | Gatten and Lake Primary School Shanklin, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,471 | #1590 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,697 | #9296 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 84.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Shanklin |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk | gattenandlake.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.6 vs 43.9).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 61%).
- •Gatten and Lake Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Gatten and Lake 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 Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Gatten and Lake Primary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Shanklin in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: 195. Gatten and Lake Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Gatten and Lake Primary School rank in South East?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 and Gatten and Lake Primary School is 1590th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).