How many pupils does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School have?

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is located at Cold Ash Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PT.

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

Cold Ash Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PT

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

203

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Berkshire →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 203 / 210 (97%)
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

2.1%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

13.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

4.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

8.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

22.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

6.86

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£45,472

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,297 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,825

Spend per pupil

£5,863

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cold Ash Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PT
Phone: 01635862600
Headteacher: Mitch Warrender
Website: http://www.coldash.w-berks.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School have?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is located at Cold Ash Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PT.

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