The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bull (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange School
Independent · 1.1km away
Whitelands Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Engaging Potential
Independent · 1.7km away
Kennet School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Francis Baily Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parsons Down Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Parsons Down Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parsons Down Junior School?
Parsons Down Junior School currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parsons Down Junior School take?
Parsons Down Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parsons Down Junior School?
Parsons Down Junior 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 Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Parsons Down Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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