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Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
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Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
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- Cold Ash RG18 9PT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan interesting lessons that spark pupils鈥� interest.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well in the school and make good progress.
Foundational Skills: Teaching pupils to read is a strength; phonics results are above national average
Success of the Curriculum: High ambition for all pupils, including SEND; pupils learn well across most subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders need to focus on enabling more pupils of average ability to make strong progress, especially in writing and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some foundation subjects, curriculum refinement needed to support better prior learning
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have made strong progress in reading and mathematics, but not as much in writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants undertake interventions effectively after receiving training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils trust adults to take care of them, showing respect and kindness.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Results at end of key stages 1 and 2 are in line with national averages
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers adapt curriculum for pupils who need extra support; effective identification of SEND needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent, strong motivation and respect for core values
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff identify and address SEND needs quickly, inclusion within mainstream curriculum
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is understood by pupils and happens rarely; it is quickly nipped in the bud.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils are safe in school because leaders prioritize well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel safe and listened to
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes well-being and supports mental health needs very well
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel their children are happy and cared for.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly positive; praise school's caring environment
Extracurricular Activities: There are many clubs and activities outside of the school day, including sports and music.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils benefit from opportunities to visit the theatre and perform in musical productions.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of enrichment opportunities; sports, residential trips and guitar lessons
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Governors use progress information to hold leaders accountable for teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Performance management is used well to improve teaching across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong subject knowledge; teachers adapt curriculum thoughtfully
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About Us
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 196 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 25.8 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 109 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 50.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.46% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 3 | 61.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 6 | 11.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% 5 | 62.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 11.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 57.24% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1