Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School vs Thatcham Park CofE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 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
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
399 students
| Measure | Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Thatcham, South East | Thatcham Park CofE Primary Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1570 of 2,471 | #2166 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9152 of 15,697 | #13207 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 51% |
| 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 | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk | www.thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 24.9).
- •Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 51%).
- •Thatcham Park CofE Primary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 195.
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 Thatcham Park CofE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 24.9 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 Thatcham Park CofE Primary?
About 2.3 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. Thatcham Park CofE Primary: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School and Thatcham Park CofE Primary rank in South East?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is 1570th of 2,471 and Thatcham Park CofE Primary is 2166th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).