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
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).
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).
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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