Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School vs Hermitage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
Hermitage Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East | Hermitage Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,471 | #1572 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,697 | #9158 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk | hermitage-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/hermitage |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.6 vs 44.6).
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 60%).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 186.
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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage Primary School?
About 3.7 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. Hermitage Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Hermitage Primary School rank in South East?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 and Hermitage Primary School is 1572nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).