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Parsons Down Junior School

West Berkshire, RG19 3SRPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,995
of 13,686 nationally

About Parsons Down Junior School

Parsons Down Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in West Berkshire, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. With 163 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is significantly under-subscribed, operating at less than half its potential size. This is a strong signal for parents seeking a place, as competition for entry is likely to be low. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23. 3%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and led by headteacher Catherine Bull. Its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2017, rated the school Good overall, with Good for both leadership and management and the quality of education. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHerons Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3SR
HeadteacherCatherine Bull
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Number of Pupils163
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity163 / 360 (45% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: pdp.w-berks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Parsons Down Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.