Located in Thatcham, Francis Baily Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Francis Baily Primary School currently has around 533 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Skillman Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4GG |
| Website: | http://www.francisbaily.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01635862188 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Elizabeth Hobbs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147273 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 567 |
| Number of Pupils: | 533 |
| Number of Boys: | 272 |
| Number of Girls: | 261 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 416 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 36 |
| African | 4.30% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service for Alternative Curriculum 14 - 19 Kennet Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4LY | - not rated | 930 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.