Parsons Down Junior School

URN: 109923 • Thatcham RG19 3SR

Overview

Name
Parsons Down Junior School
URN
109923
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Catherine Bull (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01635866700
Website
Visit
Address
Herons Way, Thatcham RG19 3SR

Summary

Parsons Down Junior School, located in Thatcham, West Berkshire, is a mixed community primary school with an enrolment of 163 pupils, significantly below its capacity of 360. The school is part of the Parsons Down Partnership, which includes both an Infant and Junior School, fostering a collaborative environment for the benefit of families and children.

The school aims to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum 2014, designed to help all children reach their full potential. The curriculum reflects the local context and is tailored to accommodate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its pupils, broadening their understanding of the world.

Parsons Down Junior School places a strong emphasis on promoting British values and has established a Core Framework that includes a shared vision, partnership rules, and specific learning behaviours. This framework supports the school's commitment to nurturing a positive learning environment and achieving its educational goals. For more information, visit their website at [Parsons Down Junior School](http://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk).

Key details

LA
West Berkshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
163
Boys
77
Girls
86
FSM %
23.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 163 77 86 360 23.30
2024-09-11 184 87 97 360 21.20
2023-09-11 233 117 116 360 16.70
2022-09-11 233 117 116 360 16.70
2021-09-11 232 124 108 360 14.70
2020-09-11 265 141 124 360 10.20

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