Parsons Down Infant School
URN: 109875 • Thatcham RG19 3SR
Overview
- Name
- Parsons Down Infant School
- URN
- 109875
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Bull (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01635866700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Herons Way, Thatcham RG19 3SR
Summary
Parsons Down Infant School is a community primary school located in Thatcham, West Berkshire, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 90 pupils, with a capacity for 150. The school is part of the Parsons Down Partnership, which includes both an Infant and a Junior School, fostering close collaboration to benefit students and their families. The school's ethos emphasizes inclusivity and support for children from diverse backgrounds, aiming to create a nurturing environment for all.
The curriculum at Parsons Down is designed to align with the National Curriculum 2014, offering a broad and balanced educational experience that encourages children to reach their full potential. The school focuses on broadening students' understanding of the world, reflecting the local context and the varied life experiences of its pupils. Key to the school's approach is a Core Framework that includes a shared vision, partnership rules, and specific learning behaviours to guide students in their educational journey.
Parsons Down also promotes British values, ensuring that students develop a sense of community and citizenship. Through initiatives such as the Eco Committee, the school encourages active participation and engagement, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and society.
The curriculum at Parsons Down is designed to align with the National Curriculum 2014, offering a broad and balanced educational experience that encourages children to reach their full potential. The school focuses on broadening students' understanding of the world, reflecting the local context and the varied life experiences of its pupils. Key to the school's approach is a Core Framework that includes a shared vision, partnership rules, and specific learning behaviours to guide students in their educational journey.
Parsons Down also promotes British values, ensuring that students develop a sense of community and citizenship. Through initiatives such as the Eco Committee, the school encourages active participation and engagement, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and society.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN,D (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Parsons Down Partnership Of Schools (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Promoting British Values (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- School Performance (other)
- Values and Ethos (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Francis Baily Primary School (71.6)
- Spurcroft Primary School (66.1)
- St Finian's Catholic Primary School (65.9)
- Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School (64.5)
- Yattendon C.E. Primary School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 90
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 49
- FSM %
- 8.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 90 | 41 | 49 | 150 | 8.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 39 | 51 | 150 | 12.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 108 | 46 | 62 | 150 | 12.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 108 | 46 | 62 | 150 | 12.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 125 | 56 | 69 | 240 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 134 | 68 | 66 | 240 | 12.70 |
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