The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 3.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Jarratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Whitelands Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Downe House
Independent · 2.0km away
Francis Baily Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Kennet School
Secondary · 2.4km away
The Grange School
Independent · 2.4km away
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Independent · 2.6km away
Parsons Down Junior School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Finian's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Finian's Catholic Primary School?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Finian's Catholic Primary School take?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Finian's Catholic Primary School?
St Finian's Catholic Primary School is in Thatcham, RG18 9HU, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Finian's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Finian's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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