The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 533
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Hobbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Francis Baily Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Francis Baily Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Francis Baily Primary School?
Francis Baily Primary School currently has 533 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Francis Baily Primary School take?
Francis Baily Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Francis Baily Primary School?
Francis Baily Primary School is in Thatcham, RG19 4GG, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Francis Baily Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Francis Baily Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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