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Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9PT, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
203
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. However, it may be worth noting the absence of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, the school serves a modest-sized community of 203 pupils and is positioned better than 35% of schools in the area, indicating a decent level of satisfaction among parents and the local community.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
White Other1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.42732, -1.26618 · RG18 9PT
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109958
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2014.
Is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School a good school?
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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