How many pupils does Parsons Down Junior School have?

Parsons Down Junior School has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Parsons Down Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

39% of pupils at Parsons Down Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Parsons Down Junior School?

Parsons Down Junior School is located at Herons Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3SR.

Parsons Down Junior School

Herons Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3SR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

39%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

163

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Parsons Down Junior School

Parsons Down Junior School is a community school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 163 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Berkshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 163 / 360 (45%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.3%

Free school meals

12.9%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

22.7%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

39%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.6%

Overall absence

14.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

21.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

7.07

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£47,630

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,029 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,165

Spend per pupil

£7,811

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Herons Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3SR
Phone: 01635866700
Executive Headteacher: Catherine Bull
Website: http://www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parsons Down Junior School?: Parsons Down Junior School is a community school in Thatcham, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Parsons Down Junior School have?: Parsons Down Junior School has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Parsons Down Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 39% of pupils at Parsons Down Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Parsons Down Junior School?: Parsons Down Junior School is located at Herons Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG19 3SR.

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