What did Ofsted judge Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

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

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has 195 pupils on roll.

What ages does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School take?

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

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

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

How do I apply to Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School was 1.351 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?

When Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and all Previously Looked After Children. This category includes children who were previously in care outside of England and were subsequently adopted; 2. Children with Exceptional Social or Medical Needs, supported by a written recommendation from a paediatrician, consultant, or Children’s Services professional. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Feeder Schools (only applicable to junior school applications), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and all Previously Looked After Children. This category includes children who were previously in care outside of England and were subsequently adopted.
2Children with Exceptional Social or Medical Needs, supported by a written recommendation from a paediatrician, consultant, or Children’s Services professional. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child.
3Feeder Schools (only applicable to junior school applications).
4Catchment Area Pupils – Children whose permanent home address (defined in Appendix 1) is within the school’s catchment area (as shown in Appendix 3).
5Non-Catchment Siblings – Siblings of children (including step/foster sibling and children of the parent’s/carer’s partner living in the same family unit) who are already attending the preferred school (in the Reception year to year 11) and will continue to attend compulsory education (up to year 11) at the school during the following academic year. A child or children with a multiple birth sibling who has a confirmed EHCP that names the school in advance of starting the school will also be considered a sibling.
6Children of School Staff – Where the staff member has been employed by the school for two or more years or is recruited to fill a skill shortage.
7All Other Applicants – Applicants who do not meet the above criteria.

West Berkshire Council's determined admission arrangements for the community and voluntary controlled schools it is the admission authority for, for entry in September 2027. The catchment-area criterion is the council's fourth priority, and the catchment for each school is published as map data (ingested). The feeder-school criterion applies only to junior school applications.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School take?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School located?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is located in Thatcham, RG18 9PT, West Berkshire.
How do I apply to Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School was 1.351 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: When Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and all Previously Looked After Children. This category includes children who were previously in care outside of England and were subsequently adopted; 2. Children with Exceptional Social or Medical Needs, supported by a written recommendation from a paediatrician, consultant, or Children’s Services professional. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Feeder Schools (only applicable to junior school applications), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and all Previously Looked After Children. This category includes children who were previously in care outside of England and were subsequently adopted.
2Children with Exceptional Social or Medical Needs, supported by a written recommendation from a paediatrician, consultant, or Children’s Services professional. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child.
3Feeder Schools (only applicable to junior school applications).
4Catchment Area Pupils – Children whose permanent home address (defined in Appendix 1) is within the school’s catchment area (as shown in Appendix 3).
5Non-Catchment Siblings – Siblings of children (including step/foster sibling and children of the parent’s/carer’s partner living in the same family unit) who are already attending the preferred school (in the Reception year to year 11) and will continue to attend compulsory education (up to year 11) at the school during the following academic year. A child or children with a multiple birth sibling who has a confirmed EHCP that names the school in advance of starting the school will also be considered a sibling.
6Children of School Staff – Where the staff member has been employed by the school for two or more years or is recruited to fill a skill shortage.
7All Other Applicants – Applicants who do not meet the above criteria.

Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School take?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School located?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is located in Thatcham, RG18 9PT, West Berkshire.
How do I apply to Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School was 1.351 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: When Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and all Previously Looked After Children. This category includes children who were previously in care outside of England and were subsequently adopted; 2. Children with Exceptional Social or Medical Needs, supported by a written recommendation from a paediatrician, consultant, or Children’s Services professional. The letter must explain why the school is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child; 3. Feeder Schools (only applicable to junior school applications), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.2% of pupils at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

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