Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School vs Iver Heath Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 53 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
Iver Heath Junior School
Iver Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
195 students
| Measure | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East | Iver Heath Junior School Iver Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,471 | #974 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,697 | #5421 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 195 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Iver Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk | www.iverheathjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Iver Heath Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 44.6).
- •Iver Heath Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 61%).
- •Iver Heath Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% 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 Iver Heath Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Iver Heath Junior School ranks higher (62.0 vs 44.6 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 Iver Heath Junior School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Iver Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: 195. Iver Heath Junior School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Iver Heath Junior School rank in South East?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 and Iver Heath Junior School is 974th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).