Parsons Down Junior School, based in Thatcham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Parsons Down Junior School currently has around 163 pupils on roll, which is about 45% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Herons Way, Thatcham, RG19 3SR |
| Website: | http://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01635866700 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Catherine Bull |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109923 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 163 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.90% | 140 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 9 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 6 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Park Infant School Park Lane , RG18 3PG | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community 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 | 2,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.