The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Mitch Warrender (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Finian's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Downe House
Independent · 1.2km away
Whitelands Park Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Independent · 2.6km away
Curridge Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.1km away
Engaging Potential
Independent · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School take?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is in Thatcham, RG18 9PT, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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