The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bull (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Parsons Down Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Parsons Down Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parsons Down Infant School?
Parsons Down Infant School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parsons Down Infant School take?
Parsons Down Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parsons Down Infant School?
Parsons Down Infant School is in Thatcham, RG19 3SR, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parsons Down Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Parsons Down Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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