Francis Baily Primary School

About Francis Baily Primary School

Francis Baily Primary School is an academy converter in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 533 pupils on roll. It is part of EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

533 / 567 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Skillman Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4GG

Phone

01635862188

Headteacher

Elizabeth Hobbs

Website

http://www.francisbaily.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Francis Baily Primary School?

Francis Baily Primary School is an academy converter in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Francis Baily Primary School have?

Francis Baily Primary School has 533 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Francis Baily Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Francis Baily Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 November 2023).

How does Francis Baily Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Francis Baily Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Francis Baily Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Francis Baily Primary School is part of EQUINOX LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Francis Baily Primary School?

Francis Baily Primary School is located at Skillman Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 4GG.